The Globe Theater was one of the most famous playhouses in the Elizabethan era. Actors performed many Shakespearean plays at the Globe. In 1599, Shakespeare and his company built the original Globe Theater. It flourished for nearly 14 years.In 1613, a fire took place at the Globe Theater and burnt it down. The company rebuilt the theater the following year. However, in 1642, under Puritan rule, the English Parliament suppressed all forms stage plays and theater. The Puritans destroyed the theater in 1644. The Globe Theater was not rebuilt for many years. In 1997, architects built a modern reconstruction of the Globe Theater in the original site. It is still standing today. In 1576, actor James Burbage built the first playhouse in London.
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It was polygon shaped; however, the exact number of sides is not known. The possible number of sides ranged from eight to twenty-four sides. The Globe had an open arena design; it provided little protection from the elements. If it rained, the actors would get wet. The exact dimensions of the Globe Theater are not known. A rough estimate of the diameter is around 100 feet long. The materials used in building the original theater were timber, nails, stone, and plaster. The Globe Theater had a raised stage made of wood where the company performed plays. The dimensions of the stage may have ranged anywhere from twenty-five to forty-five feet across and the height was three to five …show more content…
A cannon used for special effects caught fire. The fire caused the Globe Theater to burn to the ground. Fortunately, there were no casualties in the fire. In 1614, the company rebuilt the Globe Theater. The second Globe Theater continued to flourish until 1642 when the English Parliament suppressed all forms of theater and plays. Those who continued to participate in theater were subject to harsh punishments. At this time, the Puritans had a great influence on the English Parliament. The Puritans wanted to reform the Church of England. They made many changes, including the banishment of plays and theater. The Puritans destroyed the Globe Theater in 1644. Even after the Puritans lost their power in 1660, nobody rebuilt the Globe Theater. In 1969, Sam Wanamaker, a theater enthusiast, began campaigning to rebuild the Globe Theater. In 1997, the new Globe Theater became a reality with the help of architect Theo Crosby. The new Globe Theater remains standing today and those who desire are able to
It was polygon shaped; however, the exact number of sides is not known. The possible number of sides ranged from eight to twenty-four sides. The Globe had an open arena design; it provided little protection from the elements. If it rained, the actors would get wet. The exact dimensions of the Globe Theater are not known. A rough estimate of the diameter is around 100 feet long. The materials used in building the original theater were timber, nails, stone, and plaster. The Globe Theater had a raised stage made of wood where the company performed plays. The dimensions of the stage may have ranged anywhere from twenty-five to forty-five feet across and the height was three to five …show more content…
A cannon used for special effects caught fire. The fire caused the Globe Theater to burn to the ground. Fortunately, there were no casualties in the fire. In 1614, the company rebuilt the Globe Theater. The second Globe Theater continued to flourish until 1642 when the English Parliament suppressed all forms of theater and plays. Those who continued to participate in theater were subject to harsh punishments. At this time, the Puritans had a great influence on the English Parliament. The Puritans wanted to reform the Church of England. They made many changes, including the banishment of plays and theater. The Puritans destroyed the Globe Theater in 1644. Even after the Puritans lost their power in 1660, nobody rebuilt the Globe Theater. In 1969, Sam Wanamaker, a theater enthusiast, began campaigning to rebuild the Globe Theater. In 1997, the new Globe Theater became a reality with the help of architect Theo Crosby. The new Globe Theater remains standing today and those who desire are able to