A video history of early theatres and in particular, the operations of the Elizabethan theatre famous for the performance of Shakespeare’s plays - the Globe. The program covers the architecture, stage designs and galleries of the theatre and explains how actors prepared for their performances. Dramatic readings, authentic costumes and sound effects show us Shakespearean drama as it may have looked to its original audiences. Teacher’s notes accompany the video.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
303417
Language
English
Subject categories
Literature → Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Music & Performing Arts → English drama - Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600
Music & Performing Arts → Theater
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)