Shakespeare and his Globe Theatre

1. Shakespeare and his Globe Theatre By Scott MacDonald

2. William Shakespeare • Shakespeare owned shares in the Globe and one of his main partners was Richard Burbage. • Shakespeare is famous for his plays, but he also wrote sonnets.

3. Shakespeare’s Playhouse • This is a modern reproduction of the Globe Theatre. • The Globe had and still does have twenty sides. • Most of his plays were designed for the Globe.

4. Why the Globe Appears Round • This picture depicts a Globe Theatre that is circular, but the Globe is not a circle. • The Globe has twenty sides and from a distance, it does look like a circle.

5. The Reconstructed Floor Plan • This is based on the archaeological findings of the original Globe. • This is also the floor plan of the new Globe in England.

6. A Misconception About The Globe • This is based on an early belief that the Globe is an eight sided theatre. • The belief was common and not until recently did anyone challenge this.

7. The Galleries • The galleries are the sections were wealthy people would sit to watch a play. • There are three levels of galleries, which cost more money the higher one goes.

8. The Yard • The yard is the area where most of the audience stands to watch a play. • It costs a penny to watch from the yard. • The yard slopes downward towards the stage.

9. The Globe’s Stage • This is a recontruction of the Globe’s stage. • It is a square and it protrudes into the audience. • The stage is bare and it leaves a lot to the imagination.

10. The Roof • The roof of the Globe was and is made out of thatch, which is straw. • This type of roof was banned in England until the rebuilding of the Globe.

11. The End