It is time to put your knowledge about
Shakespeare, his Globe Theatre and
iambic pentameter to the test. In the
following quiz, you will want to
mark all the answers that are correct
for each question.
Value: 2
Which facts about The Globe
Theatre are correct?
[mark all correct answers]
a. No women actors
b. Original burned
down in 1613
allow light
apensive seats
were on ground

The Globe Theatre, established in 1599, was indeed a venue where no women were allowed to perform on stage, as societal norms of the time deemed it inappropriate. Instead, young boys often played female roles. The original Globe Theatre met a fiery end in 1613 during a performance of Henry VIII when a cannon misfire set the thatched roof ablaze, leading to its reconstruction shortly after.

Interestingly, the seating arrangements at The Globe were quite varied! While the wealthy could buy more expensive seats in the covered gallery for comfort, the “groundlings,” or common folk, stood in the pit area directly in front of the stage for just a penny. This mix of audience class created a lively and dynamic atmosphere, with patrons enjoying the show up close, sometimes even interacting with the performers!