The Globe Theatre

The Globe Theatre

The Globe Theatre was the venue where nearly all of William Shakespeare's plays were performed. At this time, going to the theatre was on the same level of entertainment as going to a Mariner's game in Seattle; it was an event that you planned your whole day around. People would stuff themselves into the theatre, much more than full capacity, in order to see a show. Sometimes people would even stay for more than one performance. The way that the Globe Theatre was constructed allowed for the productions to use large and loud props like "canons". It also allowed for impressive and visually stunning special effects. Music was used as well, which audiences loved.


"The Old Globe Theatre- The Productions." The Old Globe Theatre History. N.p., 2005. Web. 11 Mar 2011. <http://www.william-shakespeare.info/william-shakespeare-globe-theatre.htm>.