0
Playgoers have not changed a great deal since Shakespeare's time. Some were highbrow and some were lowbrow. All of them were probably for finely attuned to the spoken language, more appreciative of complicated wordplay, and quicker to get the meanings of the new words Shakespeare kept throwing at them, than audiences today.
The lowbrow element liked swordplay, supernatural visitations, special effects and blood and gore. Much like today.
The highbrows liked moral and philosophical comment, satire of popular trends, political remarks, and wordplay.
Shakespeare gave them both what they wanted.
Still curious? Ask our experts.
Chat with our AI personalities
Jordan
Professor
RafaAdd your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What did men wear in the audience during a Shakespearean play?
They wore whatever their everyday clothes were. See the attached link for pictures of what that looked like.
What is the name of the recreated Shakespearean theatre in London?
It's called Shakespeare's Globe, and it was built in 1997 on the south bank of the Thames not far where the Globe of Shakespeare's day stood. It is a spectacular facility to see a play in. See the attached link.
What influenced people to see Shakespeare's plays?
to see what is a good actor & a love one at that ..but other than that was to do plays like at school play and have fun acting !
Who would mainly go to Shakespeare plays?
People that would mainly go to see Shakespearean plays are typically interested in Shakespeare's works, and theatre in general. However, this includes a broad segment of the population who enjoy being entertained. To suggest that people who want to major in theater, want to become an expert on Shakespeare, etc. should see these plays suggests that it is a painful experience to watch a Shakespeare play. In fact, the reverse is usually the case--most Shakespeare productions are fun, entertaining and enjoyable for everyone, as they were always intended to be.
Who was the audience mainly for Shakespeare play?
Everyone, many people could go. The royals, however, did not. If royalty wanted to see a play, they had the actors come to them.
