Show:
Globe Theatre 1
Globe Theatre 2
Globe Theatre 3
Globe Theatre 4
Globe Theatre 5
100
When was the Globe Theatre built?
1599
100
Why is the Globe Theatre famous?
Because many of Shakespeare's plays were performed here for the first time.
100
What is the name of Shakespeare's Theatre?
The Globe Theatre
100
What was the tiring house?
Changing rooms for the actors
100
True or False, The roof did not cover the entire theatre.
True
200
What is the shape of the theatre?
Circular
200
Why did it cost more to go in the galleries?
This was the only place where you could actually sit to watch the play. It was also covered in case it rained.
200
When was the Globe Theatre built?
1599
200
What are the groundlings?
The people who stood in the pit or yard of the theatre
200
Why was the Globe Theatre so famous?
Because of Shakespeare's plays
300
What kind of plays were shown at the Globe Theatre?
Mostly Shakespearian plays
300
What was the signal flag used for?
The signal flag would let people know that a performance was going to take place.
300
What was Shakespeare known for?
Writing amazing plays
300
Why were the plays performed in daylight?
So that people could see because there was no lighting at night.
300
Why did the people in the galleries pay more?
Because there was a roof over them and the sounds were more vibrant
400
When were the plays shown and why?
The plays were shown in the morning or afternoon because there needed to be daylight in order to see.
400
What were the most expensive seats?
The gallery seats were the most expensive
400
What was the shape of the Globe Theatre?
Circular
400
What happened if it rained?
The people in the groundlings would get wet
400
Why was it special to be in the groundlings?
The audience was close to the actors and felt like they were apart of the show
500
What was the stage made out of?
Wood
500
Why was it special to watch the play from the groundlings, or the first floor?
Because it felt like you were participating in the play. You were right next to the actors.
500
How many levels were there in the theatre?
3
500
What was the gallery above the stage used for?
used by the musicians
500
How many floors did the Globe theatre have?
3