History GCSE The Globe study case
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- Created on: 17-02-19 15:45
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- Elizabethan Theatre
- Opposition
- There were many pickpocketers
- Medieval Mystery plays were perviosly banned by Henry 8th
- Earthquake in 1580, Purians claimed it was Gods anger at theatre
- Puritans felt it distracted people from God
- Pit members called "groundlings" had to stand in very bad conditions
- 1572 law: if an actor does not have a high up patron they are seen as a criminal
- Large crowds increased risk of spreading disease
- There were often drunken fights in the pit
- 1574: The council of London bans all plays
- 1593,1603,1608: all forced to close again due to plague
- Owner of 'the Theatre' land, Giles Allen, refused to renew rent
- 1597: Play called "Isle of Dogs" is destroyed for making fun of Queen
- Plays had to be checked by the Master of Revel
- The Globe was closed in 1642 under Puritan influence
- Popularity
- Realized to be influential and used as propaganda
- Patrons earned lots of money from the theatre
- Phillip Henslow earned so much off The Rose he built The Fortune
- In the in courtyards the owners made lots of profit so plays were performed often
- Elizabeth enjoyed and supported the theatre
- This led to some Protestants trusting it
- 1574: Burbage gets a licence to create the "Early of Leicester's men"
- Richard Burbage: a celebrity actor of his time
- Gentry spent money on the arts to appear cultured
- The Pit was so cheap everyone could afford it
- Actors became well respected
- For The Globe the actors owned shares so earned lots of money
- The classes would interact
- Some plays were supported by the Privy Council
- The replica built in 1997 is very popular today
- Theatre goers could buy refreshments like pies and socialise
- Plays were popular and well attended
- 15,000 visitors a week
- 35 new plays a year
- Very dramatic performances
- Pigs bladders filled with blood to create battle scenes
- Cannonballs rolled across stage to seem like thunder
- This meant each class were exposed to the others lifestyle
- Government censorship and control
- After Essex's rebellion playwriters had to be careful what they wrote about
- 1599: Archbishop banned any play being printed without his consent
- Plays reflected ideas of the Great Chain of Being
- Emphasized heirarchy
- Order
- Good over evil
- Essex paid for a performance of Richard 2nd (about overthrowing a monarch) on day of his rebellion
- 1574: London council bans all plays
- 1596:All plays forced to move south of Thames
- 1597: 'The Isle of Dogs' is banned for insulting Queen
- All plays had to be checked by Master of Revel
- 1572:actors not belonging to a patron will be treated as criminals
- 1642: Under Puritan influence Globe is closed
- Increase in wealth of Nobility and gentry
- Shown in 3 tiered seating
- "Galleries" for Gentry
- "Lords Room" for Nobility
- "Pit" for the poor
- Phillip Henslow earned so much from The Rose he was able to build The Fortune
- Being a Patron was a way to show how cultured you are as well as earn lots of profit
- Richard Burbage became rich of his acting sucess
- Companies were able to pay 'hirelings' a weekly wage
- Encouraged by trend set by Elizabeth
- Plays were tailored to them
- Talked of relevant modern themes like exploration
- Without them Theatre would not have been available for everyone
- Shown in 3 tiered seating
- Religious tensions
- Puritans criticized it for distracting from God
- 1599: Archbishop of Canterbury bans all plays not approved by him
- Henry bans medieval mystery plays for Roman Catholic origin
- The Theatre land not renewed by Puritan Giles Allen
- Religious play companies of young boys
- Charged a higher fee
- Covered playhouses
- Chapel Children
- 1642: Globe closed by Puritan influence
- Protestants went to theatre after seeing Elizabeth's support
- Plays reflected Great Chain of Being
- Marlow questioned existance of God in plays
- Cultural and educational developments
- All social classes mix
- Distracted from overcrowding and poverty
- New culture emerged as it combined Shakespeare's philosophies and Marlow questioning religions
- Plays had themes relevant to all audience
- Learnt of the other classes lives
- Provided poor with access to entertainment
- Everyone began to accept actors, became celebrities
- 15,000 visitors a week
- People socialised
- Changed public opinion
- All social classes mix
- increased support for Elizibabeth
- Themes reflected Elizabethan ideals eg patriotism
- Richard 3rd
- Elizabeth was a huge fan
- Invited companies to perform at court
- Patroned by Privy Council
- Had own company Queens men
- Sir Frances Walshingham
- Ilse of Dogs destroyed for insulting her
- Richard 2nd abdication scene removed
- Patriots gained favour with Queen
- After Essex rebellion, Queen watched Richard 3rd and decided his punishment
- Themes reflected Elizabethan ideals eg patriotism
- Opposition
- Essex paid to have Richard 3rd performed (a play about overthrowing a king) the night of his rebellion in 1601
- Both were on a war in Ireland, succession and an uprising
- Opposition
- There were many pickpocketers
- Medieval Mystery plays were perviosly banned by Henry 8th
- Earthquake in 1580, Purians claimed it was Gods anger at theatre
- Puritans felt it distracted people from God
- Pit members called "groundlings" had to stand in very bad conditions
- 1572 law: if an actor does not have a high up patron they are seen as a criminal
- Large crowds increased risk of spreading disease
- There were often drunken fights in the pit
- 1574: The council of London bans all plays
- 1593,1603,1608: all forced to close again due to plague
- Owner of 'the Theatre' land, Giles Allen, refused to renew rent
- 1597: Play called "Isle of Dogs" is destroyed for making fun of Queen
- Plays had to be checked by the Master of Revel
- The Globe was closed in 1642 under Puritan influence
- Patrons earned lots of money from the theatre
- Phillip Henslow earned so much off The Rose he built The Fortune
- Elizabeth enjoyed and supported the theatre
- This led to some Protestants trusting it
- Plays were popular and well attended
- 15,000 visitors a week
- 35 new plays a year
- Actors became well respected
- For The Globe the actors owned shares so earned lots of money
- Plays were written to relate to everyone
- This meant each class were exposed to the others lifestyle
- Very dramatic performances
- Pigs bladders filled with blood to create battle scenes
- Cannonballs rolled across stage to seem like thunder
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