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Fact Sheet: London
Shakespeare spent most of his working life in London, the home of the first permanent playhouses.
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Fact Sheet: Indoor Theatres
Indoor theatres grew out of temporary theatres in existing buildings set up for private performances.
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Fact Sheet: Costumes and Cosmetics
Stage make-up, like costumes, helped the audience to understand characters.
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Fact Sheet: Audiences
By 1600, between 10,000 and 20,000 people a week went to London theatres.
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Fact Sheet: Actors
The life of an actor changed dramatically during Shakespeare’s lifetime...
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