Elizabeth The Theatre Flashcards
1
Q
How was the theatre paid for and why?
A
- patrons would fund theatre troupes such as the Lord Chamberlains Men
- this impressed the Queen who was fond of the theatre
2
Q
How did theatre change during Elizabeth’s reign?
A
- The first permanent theatres were constructed
- rich people now attended - previously it was seen as something for ‘ordinary’ people
3
Q
Why did poor people enjoy the theatre?
A
It was a cheap way to spend the afternoon
4
Q
Why did rich people enjoy the theatre?
A
They could show how cultured they were?
5
Q
Why was theatre so popular?
A
- affordable
- new and exciting
- social event
- entertaining - humorous, tragic, historical
- relevant to the time - many plays carried political messages
6
Q
Why did some people oppose the theatre?
A
- puritans saw theatregoing as a distraction from prayer
- concerns that large gatherings might spread disease
- promoted drunkenness, crime and immoral behavior
- some saw it as sinful