sports pastimes and theatre Flashcards
What sports did the nobility play?
they were influenced by trends at court and what was popular with the Queen.
hunting on horseback, hawking, tennis and bowls
When did ordinary people play sports
on festival days, couldn’t do much more because of pressures of work and religion
when was wrestling played by all classes?
working-class = in public and would be gambled and bet on by others
nobility = in private
what was football then?
violent with lack of rules only played by the working class
What was theatre like at begging ?
no permanent theatres
plays were very much based on bible stories
what was the first purpose built theatre called and when was it built?
Red lion in Whitechapel and was built in 1567
what was the next purpose built theatre called and when was it built?
Rose built in 1587
What was shown at theatres
popular plays and comedies by professional acting comapnies
what was the name of the acting company that the Queen funded?
“the Queens men”
where did the nobility sit
gallery’s which were sheltered and ha seats with a better view
Where did the working class sit
sat in the pit and on the floor
Why was there a growth in music?
due to a growth in theatre there was an increased demand in music that was needed to be composed for accompanying plays
where did the lower classes enjoy music
alehouses and popular festivals
Why was music important to the nobility?
knowledge of music would reflect social status so households of the nobility would have musicians at feasts and banquets
