Shakespeare's World: The Play's the Thing · Spring Term
The Elizabethan Playhouse
Understanding the social and physical context of the Globe Theatre and its impact on playwriting.
Key Questions
- 1How did the physical layout of the Globe Theatre influence the way plays were written?
- 2In what ways did the lack of modern lighting and sets affect the audience's experience?
- 3Why was the theater considered a controversial space in Elizabethan London?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS3: English - Context of Literary TextsKS3: English - Shakespeare
Year: Year 7
Subject: English
Unit: Shakespeare's World: The Play's the Thing
Period: Spring Term
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