Kylie McCorkle
Heywood
English10
Per3
3/5/14
The Globe Theater
“The world's a stage,” said the famous William Shakespeare. However, the most important stage in Shakespeare's time was most certainly the Globe Theater. It held some of Shakespeare's most famous plays and it's greatly known for its architecture and history.
First off, the Globe Theater was located in Southwark, London. It was next to the Bear Garden, which was a facility for bear-baiting. In the text of The History of Globe Theater it stated, “In Christmas 1598 the company sought a drastic solution: they released a plot near the rose, a rival theater in Southwark, demolished the theater and carried its timbers across the river”(History of the Globe). James Burbage was the man who came up with the idea to build the theater. When the year 1599 was finally here, the Globe Theater was up and running.
Next, the architecture of the Globe Theater became a big mystery for many people. According to the article Globe Theater Architecture, “the building was thought to be 20 sided, but recent findings has shown that it was actually in the shape of an octagon”(Globe Theatre Architecture). James Burbage and Dr. John Dee came up with the designs of the theater. The structure was much like the coliseum in Rome. This is said because it had an Elizabeth style architecture, and it was also black and white timbered style. “Two great columns were included in the architecture of the theater which were called 'Herculean' columns or pillars – these were elaborately painted to represent marble”(Alchin). The outside architecture contained many distinctive components.
On the same note, the inside of the Globe theater was just as striking as the outside was. An interesting fact is tha...
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...or serious injuries” (Alchin). All of this led up to having no Globe Theater.
After the fire, the Globe Theater remained nothing for 352 years. It was not until Sam Wanamaker decided that it was time to build a new theater in 1993 near the sight of the original Globe Theater. The theater was completed in 1996, and ready to open its doors in 1997. In the article from Shakespeare's Globe it says, “The globe is as accurate reconstruction of the 1599 Globe as was possible with the available evidence” (Rebuilding the Globe). Therefore, the globe is still the same, but with more safety and modern day technology. It's a popular sight to visit to this day.
To sum it all up, the Globe Theater was where Shakespeare's biggest plays were performed. The theater holds significance because of its structure and valuable history. The old nor the new theater will never be forgotten.
Before the life on Broadway, before famous hit musicals such as the Sweeney Todd, Phantom, Chicago and Annie, that drove people into New York to see America’s professional theatre. The America’s professional theatre was spread throughout the country. In the mid- to late-19th century, actors and managers would put together a company and tours playing for weeks at a time in cities such as Chicago, San Francisco and they also performed in little towns along the way. But then came the Theatrical Syndicate, which was often referred to as “The Syndicate.” Which composed of six men that would change the United States theatre forever.
Shakespeare’s shows have been performed throughout the world including Great Britain. They have been seen in the Globe Theatre in London since the Elizabethan times.
Of course, the Elizabethan Era being the time of Shakespeare, going to the theatre was always an option. Attending the most well-known, The Globe Theatre was an adventure in itself. Many of Shakespeare's plays (he acted in some of them) were performed at this magnificent theatre.
...“personality.” This play was one of the greatest historic plays of all times. Everyone wanted to come see this play because of how realistic it was. They loved how Shakespeare included a real life aspect of the play. Another positive was how educational it was. Audiences loved when plays had a point other than entertainment. A lot of things influenced the play from Queen Elizabeth and how she impacted theater with her wise ways, to basic social class and how mostly anyone could attend. Everyone enjoyed the atmosphere of the Globe. They liked how “natural” it felt. They loved how they could enjoy a play in the direct sun and warmth. This made audiences feel at home when they watched plays inside the globe. Specifically Henry V because of how realistic this play was. That is why the Elizabethan Era and Henry V were one of the greatest theatrical events of all time.
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and that is to have a common knowledge in our societies. So many diverse groups of people can be brought together with Shakespeare's plays, for discussions, arguments, and more. The timeless ideas that are put into his plays are something that everyone can relate
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the setting (the stage of the globe was set in the round, and so had
... the people of the Renaissance would have during the fifteenth and sixteenth century. It continues to affect, inform, and inspire its audiences in London. The Globe Theater will always be “All the World’s Stage” ("Fun Facts on the Globe theater”).
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