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 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 in 1676.
English Renaissance theatre
English Renaissance theatre, also known as Renaissance English theatre and Elizabethan theatre, refers to the theatre of England between 1558 and 1642.
Nathan Field, who began his acting career as a boy player
Gorboduc TP 1565
Panorama of the interior of the Globe Theatre, London