Many theaters and playhouses were built in Shakespeare’s time. The top four most popular were named The Theater, The Globe theater, The Curtain, and lastly the Rose.
The first theater built in London was named The Theater. It was built in 1576 by James Burbage (a wealthy English actor and entrepreneur), it was located in the northern suburb of London on the edge of Finsbury Fields. Following the construction of The Theater was a playhouse named the Curtain. It was built next to the theater but wasn’t as popular. It was finished one year after the Theater was built.
The third theater built in 1587. Named the Rose, it had a very hard time keeping up with the Globe which was built in 1599. They stood next to each other on the south side of Thames. Unlike the Rose, The Globe was the most elaborate and was the primary spot for Shakespeare’s acting company. But due to a misfired cannon, it burned down but was re-built within a year. This time it was built with a tiled roof.
These were four of the most popular playhouses and theaters in London and the English countryside.
The source~
Mabillard, Amanda. "Shakespeare's Theatres." Shakespeare Online. 24 Oct. 2007. <>.
The first theater built in London was named The Theater. It was built in 1576 by James Burbage (a wealthy English actor and entrepreneur), it was located in the northern suburb of London on the edge of Finsbury Fields. Following the construction of The Theater was a playhouse named the Curtain. It was built next to the theater but wasn’t as popular. It was finished one year after the Theater was built.
The third theater built in 1587. Named the Rose, it had a very hard time keeping up with the Globe which was built in 1599. They stood next to each other on the south side of Thames. Unlike the Rose, The Globe was the most elaborate and was the primary spot for Shakespeare’s acting company. But due to a misfired cannon, it burned down but was re-built within a year. This time it was built with a tiled roof.
These were four of the most popular playhouses and theaters in London and the English countryside.
The source~
Mabillard, Amanda. "Shakespeare's Theatres." Shakespeare Online. 24 Oct. 2007. <>.
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