Shakespearean theatre

Shakespearean theatre refers to the theatrical world during the late 16th and early 17th centuries in England, when playwright William Shakespeare created many of his most famous works. Performances were held in venues like the Globe Theatre, featuring a mix of dramatic genres—tragedies, comedies, and histories. Actors, often all male, performed in elaborate costumes, using minimal sets. The audience was diverse, ranging from royalty to commoners, and engagement was lively, with active participation encouraged. These plays explored universal themes such as love, power, and human nature, and they remain influential and widely studied today.