What was it? Where was it? Who built it? Is it still built?
The Globe Theatre was a theatre in London associated with William Shakespeare. It was built in 1599 by Shakespeare's playing company, the Lord Chamberlain's Men, on land owned by Thomas Brend and inherited by his son, Nicholas Brend and grandson Sir Matthew Brend. The Globe Theatre was sadly destroyed by fire on 29 June 1613, however second Globe Theatre was built on the same site by June 1614 and closed in 1642. A modern reconstruction of the Globe, named "Shakespeare's Globe", was built in 1997. It was built approximately 230 metres from the site of the original theatre.
How was the Globe Theatre different from the modern theatre?
In the Globe theatre the stage was lit up by the natural light from outside and could only be used during summer. There was no bathrooms located in or around the building. The audience was separated by their level of wealth. In the modern theatres now the stage is lit by light bulbs and can be used all year around. There are now bathrooms located in the buildings. And there is no separation of the wealth levels.
What was it like at the Globe Theatre?
Days out at the Globe Theatre would have defiantly been an exciting event. The grounds surrounding the Globe Theatre would have been bustling with many people. There would be Stalls selling merchandise and refreshments creating a market day atmosphere. The people that didn't attend would go to the Globe Theatre just for the market stalls and the experience the holiday-like atmosphere. The Globe would have mainly attracted young people and there were many complaints of apprentices avoiding work in order to go to the theater. A trumpet was sounded to announce to people that the play was about to begin at the Globe Theatre in order for people to take their final places.