Культурология. Горелова А.В - 42 стр.

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Thus theatres began to be stabilized, and their popularity kept growing.
They gave public performances, and were also invited to the court. The most
prominent theatre manager at the turn of the century was Philip Henslowe,
whose son-in-law, Edward Allyen, was the foremost tragedian of his generation.
The Globe Theatre. When The Theatre was pulled down in 1583, the
actors including Shakespeare helped the architect to design the new playhouse
which was called the Globe. It was built in Maiden Lane near the Thames that
has become the theatrical district of London since that time.
The name of the playhouse Globe was not accidental. It was a many-
cornered building, circular in form inside and without a roof as performances
could only be held in daylight. It had three balconies around the walls with a
small thatched roof over the gallery with the stage protruding some 30 feet (10
metres). In front of the entrance was a signboard with Hercules bearing the
globe upon his shoulders.
The plays were announced well in advance on bills placed on posts all
over the city but the performances could only be held if the weather permitted.
Flags were hoisted to show that the play would be held and the flags were pulled
down if the performance was cancelled.
The plays were held as a rule in the afternoon. Wealthy and noted people
would send their servants two or three hours before the play began to occupy
good seats for them.
While waiting for the play to begin the public amused itself by eating
apples, nuts in autumn, pies and fried fish in winter and drinking ale, smoking,
playing cards or dice and having a good time. Women seldom went to see a play
but when they did, they wore a mask or came in man’s clothing. The playhouse
was open 5 days a week, on Sundays all forms of amusement was prohibited by
the Church and on Thursdays play-acting was forbidden by the Queen to give
the bear-baiting and cock-fighting a chance to make good business. The Queen
also was very fond of bear-baiting herself and wanted the nobles to be present.
The stage did not resemble the present day one at all. There were no
curtains to open, or close the play. There was no scenery, a placard with the
word "Verona", for example, was enough for the audience to understand where
the action was taking place.
The Globe Playhouse is a part of the history of the English theatre. The
playhouse itself was destroyed during the Great London Fire in 1666 and in its
place stands a brewery but the district of Maiden Lane and Drury Lane is still
the heart of the theatrical life in London.
GLOSSARY
Mystery - a medieval dramatic form based on a Biblical story, usually
dealing with the life, death, and resurrection of Christ.
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