theatre Flashcards
writers, actors
william shakespeare
comedies, histories and tragedies
entirely male proffession
Richard burbage - famous actor, had plays written for him
theatre troupes
such as lord chamberlains men (shakespeare and burbage)
groups of actors and playwrites
named after their patrons
good way to impress queen as she loved theatre
features
gallery - for rich
roof - over stage
gentlemans rooms - around 4 pence
pit - stood, heckling actors
tiring room - put on clothes
stage - trapdoor for effects, special effects
lords rooms - Most expensive seats, sometimes used by actors during performances
a day at the theatre
began at 3
ticket price varied
boisterous audiance
cheap afternoon
rich and poor watch same play
why was it popular
affordable
new
social
entertaining
relevant for the time
opposition
seen as sinful
distraction from prayer - purtitans
may spread disease
dangerous - drunk, crime
