The Globe
The Globe was a famous theatre that held most of Shakespeare's performances and plays. At first it was located in
Structure:
Exterior:
It has been said that the outside shape of the dome theatre is more of a hexagonal type of shape.
Interior:
Measurements:
- Galleries – 9.9m high
- Stage – 13.1m wide, 8.2 m deep and 1.5m off the ground
- Circumference of theatre – 91.45m
- Open roof – 30.5m in diameter. Spanned 14.02 m.
History:
- The Globe theatre was originally built in the year of 1599.
- It faced a disaster when during a performance of Henry the VIII, a cannon set fire to the roof and burnt the theatre down. It was during 1613.
- It was rebuilt the following year in 1614.
- Soon enough after Shakespeare’s death, the Puritans shut down the theatre since they were in power during the year of 1642.
| Division | Fee | Location |
| Groundlings or poor people | One penny | Pit near stage |
| Noble or wealthy or people | Two pennies | Amphitheater/galleries |