GLOBE THEATRE

THE GLOBE THEATRE

GLOBE THEATRE: HISTORY Globe theatre was built in 1599 The Globe was a warm-weather theatre as it had a roofless yard. Performances were held at the Globe Theatre in cases out of side of lent and incase of any outbreaks that may affect the population There were no toilet facilities. People relieved themselves outside.

GLOBE THEATRE: HISTORY A coloured flag flew over the Globe on play days to advertise the type of performance Black- represented a Tragedy White- represented a comedy Red- represented a history Plays were announced by mid afternoon with the sound of the trumpet Sunlight provided the lighting, while lit torches suggested a night scene.

Globe Theatre: History Plays held there had no intermission so they could end before dark and the audience can return home safely. Actors on stage had to shout their lines and use exaggerated gestures as to convey meaning. The Globe theatre burn down on the 29 th June 1613 as a result of fire cannon used to introduce Henry VIII.

GLOBE THEATRE: DESIGN The Design of the Globe Theatre was based on the Roman Amphitheatre. It was twelve metre high, wood-framed walls were joined at angles to form an oval.

Globe Theatre: THE STAGE The rectangular curtainless stage stood from three to five feet above ground so the area beneath, “HELL”, was big enough to hold actors and props. The stage space accommodated twelve actors at a time. Part of the stage extended into audience and was surrounded by viewers on three sides, creating greater intimacy between actors and audience.

GLOBE THEATRE: THE STAGE The stage was covered by a roof supported by pillars. The upstage wall doors led to the actors’ dressing rooms. The stage had multiple entrances to allow scenes to flow quickly. The globe theatre could have accommodated up to 3000 audience members.

GLOBE THEATRE: PARTS OF THE STAGE Trap Door- Actors playing supernatural characters could appear and disappear through a trap door on the stage floor. Winch Tower- Actors could descend to earth from heaven on a winch line Pit or Yard- The pit or yard was the open- air standing room in from of the stage where the groundlings each put a penny in the gatherer’s box to view the play Gallery- A small gallery used as a balcony was situated above the stage and reached through the tiring house.

GLOBE THEATRE: PARTS OF THE STAGE Two Penny Galleries- three storeys of thatched- roof galleries supported by pillars protected theatre goers from the rain and the sun. The Lord’s room- the stage gallery above the stage wall was used by the actors. This viewed was considered to be the best seats in the house. Only the rich and people of a certain social standing would be seen sitting in the soft cushioned seats..

GLOBE THEATRE: PARTS OF THE STAGE Gentlemen’s rooms- Where the additional seating on the left and right of the Lord’s room and also housed the rich and highly noble men of society in this section Tiring house- Actors dressing room were called the tiring house. Costumes and props were stored here also. Hut- a small roofed structured above the tiring house used for storage The Heavens- The heaven was the area abobe the underside of the stage roof, which was painted sky blue, decorated with stars, sun and a moon and supported by pillars behind which actors hid or eavesdropped

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GLOBE THEATRE: THE ACTORS there were nearly 20 theatre companies of actors. Companies included, sharers, apprentices and hired men. Sharers shared in the company’s profits and expenses and were legally responsible for the company. They selected the plays and performed the main roles. Hired men included minor actors, musicians, stage managers, wardrobe keepers, prompters and stage hands.

GLOBE THEATRE: THE ACTORS Company apprentices were boys whose voices had not changed and as a result they played the role of women, children and old men

GLOBE THEATRE: COSTUMING Actors during this period wore the current fashion of the time no matter how far back the time period of the play was set.