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Many people know about this theatre because of its association with William Shakespeare. It was built in London, England by a group of actors called the Lord Chamberlain’s Men. This theatre is known as the Globe Theatre. The theatre is widely known because of its superior design, the performances it held, and the reconstruction it underwent. To begin, the Globe Theatre was a major feature during the Elizabethan Era. It appeared in 1599 on the South Bank of the River Thames. Built for entertainment purposes, it allowed all people to observe and enjoy the art of acting. The Globe Theatre was built of timber and other materials which originally came from The Theatre. The Theatre was built in 1576 by James Burbage but torn down in 1598 after its lease expired. The new theatre was built bigger than the previous one and in a separate location. Actual dimensions of the building are unknown as no sources are available. Despite this, evidence from documents suggest it was an open-air theatre, …show more content…

Its first building only lasted 14 years. On June 29, 1613, the theatre burned down during a performance about King Henry VIII. Because technology was improving, new props appeared in plays. One of the props included a cannon. Although it had been successfully used for many years, the cannon proved to be an imminent danger. As there were no fire extinguishers or fire fighters, it would be hard to stop a fire from rapidly spreading. When the cannon let out some fire sparks during the play, they landed on the thatched roof above, and caught fire. The entire building burned down in less than two hours. The Globe Theatre was rebuilt the next year, in 1614. This was not the only time the Globe Theatre was destroyed though. In 1642, a new rule made by the Puritans called for all theatres to be destroyed. Shakespeare was not alive anymore, but his plays and performances lived on. (Last building…Sam

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