The document outlines a historical walk through Shakespeare's London theatres, detailing various important venues from 1576 to 2016. Key theatres include The Theatre, The Curtain, The Globe, The Rose, Blackfriars Theatre, and the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. It offers a glimpse into the significance of these locations in the development of Shakespearean performances.

1. SHAKESPEARE IN TEN ACTS
…..and on several stages
A walk around Shakespeare’s
London theatres 1576 – 2016
Richard Wakeford
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A walk around Shakespeare’s London theatres
1576 – 2016
•The Theatre, Curtain Road, Shoreditch (built 1576)
•The Curtain, Curtain Road, Shoreditch (1577)
•The Globe, Park Street, Southwark (1599 - rebuilt 1614)
•The Rose, Park Street, Southwark (1587)
•Shakespeare’s Globe (1997)
•Blackfriars Theatre, Playhouse Yard, Blackfriars (1608)
• Sam Wanamaker Playhouse (2014)
•Middle Temple Hall, The Temple (1562)

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A walk around Shakespeare’s London theatres
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The Theatre, Curtain Road, Shoreditch (1576)

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The Theatre, Curtain Road, Shoreditch (1576)

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The Curtain, Curtain Road, Shoreditch (1577)

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The Globe, Park Street, Southwark (1599 - rebuilt 1614)

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The Globe, Park Street, Southwark (1599 - rebuilt 1614)

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The Rose, Park Street, Southwark (1587)

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Shakespeare’s Globe (1997)

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Shakespeare’s Globe (1997)

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Blackfriars Theatre, Playhouse Yard, Blackfriars (1608)

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Blackfriars Theatre, Playhouse Yard, Blackfriars (1608)
(Apothecaries’ Hall)

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Sam Wanamaker Playhouse (2014)

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Middle Temple Hall (1562)

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Thank You

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