The Elizabethan theatre

Shakespeare's theatre was called...

• the O

• the S

• the Globe

• the Planet

The theatre could contain...

• hundreds of spectators

• thousands of spectators

• millions of spectators

Why were there so many spectators in this theatre?

• because it offered a new kind of drama

• because the seats were free

• because it was a beautiful theatre

• because oranges were free

It was cheap to attend a play.

• wrong

• right

People had the right to chat during the play

• right

• wrong

The scenery was colourful.

• right

• wrong

The theatre was situated...

• within the town limits

• outside the town limits

Which statement is correct?

• The spectators were protected from the rain thanks to a thatched roof

• The actors were protected from the rain thanks to a thatched roof

Which statements are correct?

• A flag flew at the top of the roof during a performance

• A curtain would open at the beginning of each performance

• Night scenes were symbolised by a torch

• The stage was large and could contain many actors

Anybody could be an actor

• right

• wrong