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Overview
Overview
The theatre was a type of entertainment and culture, accessible to all social classes. It served as a place where people could gather to experience stories, emotions, and ideas. Theatres like the Globe in London were useful in fostering a sense of community and shared experience. Because of this, the theater ‘blossomed’ during the reign of Elizabeth I. Elizabethan theatre witnessed the first professional actors who belonged to touring troupes and performed blank verse plays with entertaining non-religious themes. This was also the start of permanent theatres, instead of traveling theaters and actors that would move around England.
Theatres in London
Theatres in London
The theatre was a type of entertainment and culture, accessible to all social classes. It served as a gathering place to experience stories, emotions, and ideas. Theatres like the Globe in London were useful in fostering a sense of community and shared experience. Because of this, the theatre ‘blossomed’ during the reign of Elizabeth I. Elizabethan theatre witnessed the first professional actors who belonged to touring troupes and performed blank verse plays with entertaining non-religious themes. This was also the start of permanent theatres, instead of traveling theatres and actors that would move around England.
The first of these permanent theatres was built in 1576, named The Theatre, which started the trend of hiring full-time actors and creating permanent theatres across the country. One of the most famous theatres to be built during this time was The Globe Theatre, which The Lord Chamberlain's Men built. This is where Shakespeare worked, and where he performed his plays. The original Globe Theatre burnt down in 1613 after the stage was set aflame during a performance of Henry VIII, then rebuilt the next year only to be demolished again in 1644.
Ancient Greek theatre influenced Elizabethan theatre through its use of dramatic structure, including the use of tragic and Acomedic elements. Themes such as fate, morality, and the human condition helped the growth of Elizabethan drama, expanding its narrative complexity.
Dynasty Impact
Dynasty Impact
Elizabeth 1st was a supporter of the theatre and had an impact on the rise of it throughout the country. She also requested plays from Shakespeare (The Merry Wives of Windsor) and provided many benefiting laws to the rise of the theatre at the time. When King James came to power, he followed the same ideas that his predecessor had and supported the theatre once more.
Globe Theatre Structure
Globe Theatre Structure
The Globe Theatre was built in an icosagonic shape to provide an even view throughout the entire theatre, and also to support actors who were used to performing surrounded by crowds.
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