ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In which city did Shakespeare build his theatre?
A
Venice
B
Paris
C
London
D
Madrid
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Globe Theatre was a theatre in London associated with William Shakespeare. It was built in 1599 at Southwark, close to the south bank of the Thames, by Shakespeare’s playing company, the Lord Chamberlain’s Men.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Globe Theatre you see today in London is the third Globe. The first opened in 1599 and was built by the Lord Chamberlain’s Men, the company that William Shakespeare wrote for and part-owned. We think that the first play Shakespeare wrote for the original Globe was Julius Caesar in spring 1599.

Detailed explanation-3: -Britain’s first playhouse ‘The Theatre’ was built in Finsbury Fields, London in 1576. It was constructed by Leicester’s Men – an acting company formed in 1559 from members of the Earl of Leicester’s household. Over the next 16 years, 17 new open-air, public theatres were constructed.

Detailed explanation-4: -A world-renowned theatre, education centre, and cultural landmark. Located on the bank of the River Thames in London, UK, and also always open online.

Detailed explanation-5: -What did Shakespeare do in London? From about 1590 to 1613, Shakespeare lived mainly in London and by 1592 was a well-known actor there. He was also a playwright. His play, Henry VI, was performed at the Rose theatre in 1592.

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