why did theatre become more popular in elizabethan england Flashcards
what was introduced in 1572
-new law which requires all bands of actors to get a license to perform
LED TO THEATRE BECOMING POPULAR
how did Robert dudley help in 1574 to increase the theatre’s popularity
- received a license from Elizabeth for a theatre company which he called ‘the Earl of Leicester’s men’
- this became popular
what was the Globe
-theatre in london which all of shakespeare’s plays were performed in
what was Elizabeth’s acting company called
-Queen Elizabeth’s men
why did elizabeth support theatre
- she liked it
- spread tudor propaganda and to support Great Chain Of Being
how were plays performed before
-small market squares and pubs
what was the first theatre called and who built it (and gave patronage)
the theatre which was built by Burbage in 1574 with patronage of Robert Dudley
The Globe’s design
- built in an amphitheatre style, so rich and poor can fit
- built outside city walls, even though they had bad reputation, you could buy refreshments
- proper stage
the renaissance had reduced the power of what group
puritans
why were shakespeare’s plays incredibly important in the success of the Globe
- merchants would have understood ideas in Merchant of Venice
- poor londoners would’ve understood family divisions in Romeo and juliet
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