Books with title Shakespeare's Theatre

Shakespeare and his Theatre is a resource in three parts. It is intended to introduce pupils to key points about Shakespeare's life and times and shows pupils what the theatre and performances were like during that period. The 'groundlings' from Shakespeare's audience are used to give a light-hearted perspective on events. * Section 1 is an information booklet which pupils use for text marking and to build their knowledge of the topic. * Section 2 is an activity booklet which introduces a range of structured activities based on the information the pupils have studied. * Section 3 contains activity sheets and writing frames for pupils to explore further ideas about Shakespeare and his world. Suitable for 9 - 12 year olds

Did you know that the only known purpose-built theatres in Shakespeare's England were in London and Bristol? Or that only boys and men could become actors? This fascinating book outlines the world of the theatre in which William Shakespeare wrote and did business, from outdoor and indoor theatres and the life of an actor and touring, to how plays were written, funded, and staged.