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Inn-yard theatre
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In the historical era of English Renaissance drama, an Inn-yard theatre or Inn-theatre was a common inn with an inner courtyard with balconies that provided a venue for the presentation of stage plays
The Bell Savage Inn's inner courtyard, an inn dating back to 1420 but rebuilt in 1666. This picture shows its appearance in the 19th century, shortly
The Bell Savage Inn's inner courtyard, an inn dating back to 1420 but rebuilt in 1666. This picture shows its appearance in the 19th century, shortly before demolition.
The George Inn, Southwark, a surviving galleried inn. Although the inn was established in the medieval period, the building was rebuilt after a fire i
The George Inn, Southwark, a surviving galleried inn. Although the inn was established in the medieval period, the building was rebuilt after a fire in 1676.
Globe Theatre
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The Globe Theatre was a theatre in London associated with William Shakespeare. It was built in 1599 at Southwark, close to the south bank of the Thames, by Shakespeare's playing company, the Lord Cham
Inn-yard theatre
…permanent professional playhouses in Britain, starting with James Burbage's The Theatre in 1576 and continuing through the Curtain (1577), the Rose, Swan, Globe and others —; a development that allowed the evolution of the drama of Christopher Marlowe, William Shakespeare, Ben Jonson and their contemporaries…
Detail from the Visscher panorama of 1616 showing The Globe (right) and the Bear Garden (left)
Detail from the Visscher panorama of 1616 showing The Globe (right) and the Bear Garden (left)
Conjectural reconstruction of the Globe theatre by C. Walter Hodges based on archaeological and documentary evidence
Conjectural reconstruction of the Globe theatre by C. Walter Hodges based on archaeological and documentary evidence
Site of the Globe Theatre, from Park Street; the dark line in the centre marks the foundation line. The white wall beyond is the rear of Anchor Terrac
Site of the Globe Theatre, from Park Street; the dark line in the centre marks the foundation line. The white wall beyond is the rear of Anchor Terrace.