Theatre In 1576: Shakespeare and The Playhouses
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What was the architectural shape of The Theatre?

  • Multi-sided (correct)
  • Octagonal
  • Rectangular
  • Circular

How many sides did the Globe playhouse have?

  • 20 (correct)
  • 8
  • 12
  • 30

What material were the pillars in The Globe playhouse painted to resemble?

  • Silver
  • Gold
  • Italian marble (correct)
  • Wood

Which of Shakespeare's plays was NOT first seen by audiences at The Globe playhouse?

<p>King Lear (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did The Globe playhouse open?

<p>1599 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event led to the Globe Theatre burning down in 1613?

<p>The cannon used in the performance of Henry VIII (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant change was made to the Globe during its rebuilding in 1614 after the fire?

<p>It had a tiled roof instead of thatched (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was instrumental in setting up the Shakespeare's Globe Trust and reconstructing the Globe Theatre?

<p>Samuel Wanamaker (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year did the new Globe Theatre open, fulfilling the dreams of Samuel Wanamaker and his team?

<p>1997 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main purposes of the current Globe Theatre as mentioned in the text?

<p>Conducting educational workshops (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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