Globe Theatre Presentation

5 Interesting Facts

• Even though the theatre was owned by more than one actor, Shakespeare was the most notable.
• The first production of the Globe Theatre was "Julius Caesar."
• When the building set aflame in 1613, a man's pants caught on fire and was put out with ale.
• The troupe that owned the Globe Theatre were called the "Lord Chamberlain's Men."
• Richard and Cuthbert Burbage owned most of the Globe Theatre.

Actors

Would perform in the plays made by the playwrights.

Playwrights

Writes the plays that the actors will later perform.

Stagehands

Cause all of the effects and lighting to add more depth to the play.

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People knew that there would be a play.

Plays would be held at the theatre after a long day of work.

It looked like somewhat of a deluxe cottage.

was mostly timber from another theatre.

It would cost...

I would have seen Romeo and Juliet.

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Questions

• I would have sat in the pit.
• About 500 people could appear.
• The actors were male and had many differences.
• Not many props were used.
• There were some special effects.

Questions

• The costumes were very flashy and well-made.
• The lighting was very dim.
• It was live music to use in the background.
• Yes, because the playwright liked to be in plays.
• No, there were no refreshments.

Questions

• The audience was attentive.
• People would also go to mock plays.