Over the next two days we are going to begin explore the world of Theatre from the time that Shakespeare wrote his plays.
Monday
To begin with, you need to watch, listen, read and make notes. Immerse yourself in the world of Shakespeare and theatre and imagine what it would like to travel in time and visit the original Globe to watch a play by Shakespeare in the time of Elizabeth I
The Globe Theatre in London is a reconstruction of the original Globe Theatre which Shakespeare helped to build.
Virtual Tour: Globe Theatre
Videos bbc teach: What was the theatre like in Shakespeare’s time?
Shakespeare’s World
Fact Sheets: First Globe Theatre- Fact Sheet Audiences
Quick Comprehension: Questions – How much have you learnt about the Globe
Extra information – some of you might like to read more about theatre and what London was like in Shakespeare’s day: Playhouses- Factsheet London- Factsheet
These are links to the reconstruction o the Globe in London today:
Globe Theatre playground Globe Theatre today
Write: Diary and Description
Imagine you have been to the original Globe to watch a play by Shakepeare in the time of Elizabeth I or James VI . Perhaps you have been to see Macbeth, Midsummer Night’s Dream or the Tempest. (These have all been performed in school in the last five years..).
Write a diary entry of your visit. You should include your feelings about the building and the play you have seen.
You should include some facts about your visit.:
- What did the theatre look like?
- Where did you sit?
- Did you have to stand?
- What did you pay?
- Was it comfortable?
- What did it smell like?
- Was it quiet or noisy?
Remember to write:
- in the first person (I was surprised)
- in the past tense
- in paragraphs
Printable version of these lessons:Blue English _ Globe
Fun extras:
Make a model of Globe globe model or Make-Your-Own-Globe-Theatre-
Michael Rosen Video: What’s so special about Shakespeare?