to 1625

Discusses the history of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, including its construction, the plays that were performed there, its financial aspects, and the reconstruction in 1995.

Examines how the pagan festivals and religious dramas performed throughout England evolved into the professional theaters, such as the Globe, in London.

Examines the history, culture, and society of Elizabethan England, and looks at the life and writings of William Shakespeare within the context of the time in which he lived.

Discusses all aspects of theater in Shakespeare's time, giving an inside view of Elizabethan drama.

Describes typical features of theaters in Shakespearean England and many of the common objects used in them including trumpets, hazelnuts, and helmets.

Tells the story of the well-known playwright, William Shakespeare, and of the famous Globe Theatre in which many of his works were performed.