Sunday 1 May 2011

Interesting Facts to use for Theatre

Here are a list of interesting facts that i feel i could use for what shakespeare says on Theatre.

1) The first actor to appear on stage was in 534 BC!

2) The first theatre in England was aptly named "The Theatre."

3) The Globe Theatre was not only used for theatrical performances. It was also used forbear baiting,  gambling and other immoral purposes.

4) In Winnetka, Illinois, it was once against the law to remove your shoes in a theater if your feet smelt bad.

5) In the 17th century, many boy actors died prematurely due the lead poisoning in the make up

6) Shakespeare and his company built TWO globe theatres!

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