Exploring The Globe Theatre

Who founded the charitable trust to rebuild the Globe Theatre?

• William Shakespeare

• Sam Wanamaker

• Christopher Marlowe

• Queen Elizabeth I

What year was the charitable trust to rebuild the Globe Theatre established?

• 1600

• 2010

• 1970

• 1997

What is the Globe Theatre made from?

• Stone and Marble

• Oak and Plaster

• Brick and Mortar

• Steel and Glass

How many people can stand in the yard during a performance at the Globe Theatre?

• 300

• 600

• 900

• 100

What unique feature does the Globe Theatre's roof have?

• It's glass

• It's thatched

• It's retractable

• It's made of gold

What year did the Globe Theatre open?

• 2013

• 1997

• 1970

• 1600

What was the Globe Theatre's original purpose?

• A marketplace

• A theatre

• A public bath

• A royal palace

What is the Globe Theatre's seating capacity?

• About 1500

• About 300

• About 600

• About 1000

What was unique about Shakespeare's plays at the Globe?

• They were all tragedies

• They were performed in modern dress

• Actors could see the audience

• They used special effects

What future plan was mentioned for the Globe Theatre?

• To build a museum

• To open an indoor Jacobean theatre

• To create a film studio

• To expand the yard