At what age may a boy and girl marry?
A boy may marry at age 14 and girls at 12, however it was recommended that boys not marry until they were 22 and girls not until they were 18. In a non-noble family it is common to marry at age 25-26 for men and 23 for women. When a marriage is arranged for a younger couple, what is the usual reason?
What was the original name of the globe?
A modern reconstruction of the Globe, named “Shakespeare’s Globe”, opened in 1997 approximately 750 feet (230 m) from the site of the original theatre. From 1909, the current Gielgud Theatre was called “Globe Theatre”, until it was renamed (in honour of John Gielgud) in 1994….Globe Theatre.
| Construction | |
|---|---|
| Closed | 1642 |
| Rebuilt | 1614 |
How did actors enter and leave the stage?
Exits and entrances were in plain view of the audience, but they included some vertical options: actors could descend from the “heavens” above the stage or enter and exit from the “hell” below through a trapdoor.
How many people could the globe accommodate?
873
When did it burn during what play?
The Globe theatre fire of 1613: when Shakespeare’s playhouse burned down. On 29 June 1613, the original Globe theatre in London, where most of William Shakespeare’s plays debuted, was destroyed by fire during a performance of All is True (known to modern audiences as Henry VIII).
What 5 features did all playhouses share?
All outdoor playhouses had:
- a central yard that was open to the sky;
- a raised stage sticking out into the yard;
- a roof over the stage, which was called ‘the heavens’, although the first Rose theatre (1587-92) may not have had one;
Where are the most expensive seats at the Globe?
The most expensive seats would have been in the ‘Lord’s Rooms’. Admission to the indoor theatres started at 6 pence. One penny was only the price of a loaf of bread.
Why is the Globe so famous today?
The Globe is known because of William Shakespeare’s (1564–1616) involvement in it. In the 1590s an outbreak of the plague prompted authorities to close London theaters. At the time Shakespeare was a member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Men, an acting company.