Shakespeare theatre & structure of the theatre

1. Shakespeare’s Theatre
Structure of the Theatre
Large open playhouses like the globe are marvelous in the
right weather, but indoor theaters can operate year-round, out of the
sun, wind, and rain. They also offer a more intimate setting with the
use of artificial light. Shakespeare's company planned for years to
operate its own indoor theater, a goal that was finally achieved in
1609 when the Burbage took over London's black friars theater.

2. Still more indoor productions often came
during the period between Christmas and new year,
and at Shrovetide (the period before lent) at one of
the royal palaces, where Shakespeare's company
and other leading companies gave command
performances a high honor that was also well-paid.

3. SHAKESPEARE’ GLOBE THEATRE
• The globe theatre was a theatre in London associated with
William Shakespeare. It was built in 1599 by Shakespeare's
playing company, the lord chamberlain's men, on land owned
by Thomas Brend and inherited by his son, Nicholas Brend
and grandson sir Matthew Brend, and was destroyed by fire on
29 June,1613.
• Opened: 1599
• Closed: 1642
• Rebuilt: 1614

4. GLOBE THEATRE EXTERIOR STRUCTURE
DESCRIPTION
• Open air arena about 100 feet in diameter - circular shape
• Circumference of the globe theatre was approximately 300 feet
• Built of timber, nails, stone (flint) and plaster
• Two sets of stairs
• There were two doors - the main entrance and the exit door
• The original globe had a partly thatch roof. Following a fire the second globe
theatre had a partly tiled roof
• The roof spanned 46 feet
• The globe theatre also featured a flag pole

5. SHAKESPEARE
THEATRE

6. ROYAL SHAKESPEARE’ S GLOBE THEATRE