Popular entertainment Flashcards
What happened in Cock fighting?
Up to 20 birds battled it out and people would bet on which ‘cock’ would win. Most towns had a cock pit and many people visited on Sunday.
What happened in bull baiting?
A bull was tied to a stake whist dogs attacked it and it would usually last 1 hour. Eyam had a bull pit.
What happened in bear baiting?
The same as bull baiting but with a bear. Less common than bull baiting. Bear were rare, so it was more expensive - upper classes.
What entertainment was enjoyed by the rich?
- Hunting
- Hawking
- Archery
- Music and singing
- Dancing
- Ball games: Tennis, Bowls
What entertainment was enjoyed by the poor?
- Football
- Informal dancing
Over what age were men expected to practice archery?
24
Name a famous Tudor composer.
Byrd
What instruments were played in the Tudor period?
Recorders, violins and lutes
What day of the week (for everyone besides Puritans) was set aside for entertainment?
Sunday - The Christian day of rest
Name 3 famous Elizabethan playwrightes.
1) Shakespeare
2) Thomas Kyd
3) Christopher Marlowe
How many theatres were there in 1558?
None
What were bands of strolling players?
Groups of actors who toured the country to preform at bars or squares.
What happened to bands of strolling players?
They were banned in 1572 because they spread disease.
Name 3 Theatres and when they were built.
1) ‘The theatre’ 1576
2) The rose 1594
3) The globe 1599
Also the swan theatre.
What was the first theatre company?
The earl of Leicester’s men. Formed in 1574.
