The vandals in question were the Lord Chamberlain’s Men, the theatrical troupe to which William Shakespeare belonged.
For the past several years, the Chamberlain’s Men had been playing at Shoreditchs Theatre.
Shakespeares Globe theater in London.
Not only Allen refused to renew the lease, he threatened to take possession of the theater as well.
The dispute dragged on for two years, during which time the company performed at the nearby Curtain playhouse.
It was at Curtain Theatre that Shakespeare debuted what is arguably his most famous play,Romeo and Juliet.
The Theatre of Shoreditch, the one that Shakespeares men dismantled.
Reconstruction of the Globe theatre based on archeological and documentary evidence.
Although the theatre was quickly rebuilt, Shakespeare probablynever wrotefor the second Globe.
The new theater was designed to be as authentic as possible to Shakespeares 16th century theater.
Seats are simple benches, although spectators can request cushions during shows.
No spotlights, microphones or any kind of modern audio equipment are used.
Only recently, the Globe began experimenting with lighting and sound rig.
A model of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London.
