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Fact Sheet: Shakespeare

We know quite a lot about Shakespeare, but there is still much that remains a mystery.
Fact Sheet: London

Shakespeare spent most of his working life in London, the home of the first permanent playhouses.
Fact Sheet: Special Effects

Thunder, lightning, magic and more! Learn how special effects were done in Shakespeare's time.
Fact Sheet: The First Globe

Many of Shakespeare’s plays were first performed at the Globe, which opened in 1599.
Fact Sheet: Playhouses

There were two different types of playhouse in London in Shakespeare’s time: outdoor and indoor.
Fact Sheet: Audiences

By 1600, between 10,000 and 20,000 people a week went to London theatres.
Fact Sheet: Writing Plays

Just about everyone in London went to the theatre, but what did they go and see?
Fact Sheet: Actors

The life of an actor changed dramatically during Shakespeare’s lifetime...
Fact Sheet: Costumes and Cosmetics

Stage make-up, like costumes, helped the audience to understand characters.
Fact Sheet: The Third Globe

The current Shakespeare’s Globe in London can be called the third (reconstructed) Globe.
Fact Sheet: Indoor Theatres

Indoor theatres grew out of temporary theatres in existing buildings set up for private performances.
Previous Productions

Our Previous Productions archive has information about all of our previous shows.