London Life
The term coined by the rich in reference to the floorless shacks the poor lived in.
What is "Dirt Poor?"
They were at the relative top of the class system in English society.
What are Kings and Queens / Nobles?
This theatre was "stolen" in the night and rebuilt elsewhere because the company that performed there found a loophole in the land dispute.
What is the Globe Theatre?
The Globe Theatre burned down because of a production of this play.
What is Henry the VIII?
This was the designated bathing month.
When is May?
Though more of a figurehead at this point in history, this segment of the class system was second in line because of their duty to the crown.
What are/is Knights/ Gentry / Gentlemen?
This theatre was so beautifully built it was often believed to be built of pure marble.
What is The Swan Theatre?
The Swan was shut down after a this satirical play was performed.
What is The Isle of the Dogs?
Scratches found on the inside of coffins caused this to be implemented at local cemeteries.
What are bells / bell systems?
This class traditionally had less exposure to Shakespeare's shows but would often fill any available penny seats.
Who are the poor?
The Rose Theatre was known for this unique feature.
What are rose gardens?
Due to this from the parish many theatres had to close down.
What are rising rent prices?
Small outbreaks of this disease were still being reported nearly 200 years after it went away.
What is the Black Death?
This part of the Chain of Being logically is the next thing below humans.
What are animals / Unliving things?
This Theatre was capable of holding 3,000 spectators.
What is The Swan?
This group's attack on public theatre caused the closure of most theatres including the Globe.
Who are the Puritans?
The population in London, England rose from 50,000 to this number in a single decade.
What is 500,000?
This part of the Chain of being is logically the only thing above Kings and Queens.
What / Who is God?
This was the only "casualty" of the fire at the Globe Theatre.
What are a man's britches / pants?
BONUS POINTS. This Greek and Roman deity traditionally important to live theatre is commonly associated or mistaken as the devil.
Who is Dionysus?