Shakespeare's life Flashcards
How many siblings does Shakespeare have?
He is the oldest of 8 kids.
What are groundlings?
They sit on the ground during plays.
What do the lords and ladies prefer?
Poetry, complex plots and characters, allusions to history and mythology.
What do the groundlings like?
Violence, sexual innuendos, deceit, comedy.
How many kids did Shakespeare have?
3 kids.
What is Shakespeare’s father’s name?
John Shakespeare, he was a glove maker, aldermen, and bailiff.
What is Shakespeare’s mother’s name?
Mary Arden.
Who did Shakespeare marry?
Anne Hathaway, who was 8 years older than him.
When was Shakespeare born?
April 23rd, 1564
When did Shakespeare die?
April 23rd, 1616
Who do they think Shakespeare was?
Edward deVere
What was Edward deVere’s jobs?
-The Lord Great Chamberlain
-Courtier and favourite of Queen Elizabeth
-Poet
-Playwright
-Composer
-Musician
-Dancer
-Champion jouster
-Graduate at 17 of Oxford and Cambridge
-Graduate of the Inns of Court
-Soldier
What was the restrictions of performing the plays?
-The play and the troupe had to be licensed, this meant fees
-The inn had to be approved
-The actors had to give money to the poor
-No performances could take place on Sundays
What was the first permanent building called?
It was called “The Theatre” built in 1576.
What were the other playhouses before “The Globe”?
-The Rose
-The Swan
-The Curtain
-The Fortune
-The Blackfriars
