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

  1. 1How did the physical layout of the Globe Theatre influence the way plays were written?
  2. 2In what ways did the lack of modern lighting and sets affect the audience's experience?
  3. 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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