Who built the Globe Theatre?

Sommario:

1. Who built the Globe Theatre?
2. What was the Globe Theatre famous for?
3. What happened to the Globe Theatre?
4. Who destroyed the Globe Theatre?
5. Who were the two main owners of the globe?
6. What were the most expensive seats in the Globe Theatre?
7. How much did it cost to sit in the Globe Theatre?

Who built the Globe Theatre?

The Globe was built by Shakespeare's acting company, the Lord Chamberlain's Men, in 1599 from the timbers of London's very first permanent theater, Burbage's Theater, built in 1576.

What was the Globe Theatre famous for?

The Globe is known because of William Shakespeare's (1564–1616) involvement in it. In the 1590s an outbreak of the plague prompted authorities to close London theaters. At the time Shakespeare was a member of the Lord Chamberlain's Men, an acting company.

What happened to the Globe Theatre?

Disaster struck the Globe in 1613. On 29 June, at a performance of Shakespeare's Henry VIII, some small cannons were fired. They didn't use cannon balls, but they did use gunpowder held down by wadding. A piece of burning wadding set fire to the thatch.

Who destroyed the Globe Theatre?

The Globe Theatre was destroyed by the Puritans, also known as the Parliamentarians. The strict religious views of the Puritans disapproved of various social activities within England which developed into adopting strict codes of conduct which deplored any kind of finery or flippant behaviours.

Who were the two main owners of the globe?

Two of the six Globe shareholders, Richard Burbage and his brother Cuthbert Burbage, owned double shares of the whole, or 25% each; the other four men, Shakespeare, John Heminges, Augustine Phillips, and Thomas Pope, owned a single share, or 12.5%.

What were the most expensive seats in the Globe Theatre?

The Globe Theatre Lords Rooms were considered the best seats in the 'house'. They were certainly the most expensive seats but why were they considered the best? The Lords Rooms were situated in the balconies, or galleries, at the back of the stage above the Tiring Rooms.

How much did it cost to sit in the Globe Theatre?

Admission to the indoor theatres started at 6 pence. One penny was only the price of a loaf of bread. Compare that to today's prices. The low cost was one reason the theatre was so popular.