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English Renaissance �Theatre History

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Who Wrote.....?

  • Hamlet
  • Romeo and Juliet
  • A Midsummer Night’s Dream
  • The Scottish Play

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  • Inn-yard: Courtyard of Carrier Inn, served as stages for early English dramas

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Beargarden: Ring where packs of dogs were released to maul chained bears or bulls, early theatre also performed here

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  • The Red Lion: First purpose built theatre in Europe during the Renaissance (1567)
  • The Theatre: The second permanent theatre build in London, First to be successful (1576)

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  • Playing Company: troupe of actors, often tied directly to a member of the royalty

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