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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did The Globe playhouse open?

    <p>1599</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</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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