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William Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet in the 16th century
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What can we learn about Elizabethan England when we consider what a performance of Romeo and Juliet would have been like at the Globe theatre in London? William Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet in the 16th century. Shakespeare was born in Stratford-Upon-Avon in 1564 and died in 1616. He married Anne Hathaway when he was 18. Romeo and Juliet is one of William Shakespeare's most popular and lasting plays. This maybe because of contrasts within the play; intense action combined with a steady flow of jokes and wordplay, on the other hand the strong bond between Romeo and Juliet captures the audiences heart and imagination. In Shakespeare's time plays were performed in the Globe theatre, this no longer stands, however in its place is a replica building. The stage was in the centre with three tiers surrounding. The theatre its self was open air, as electricity had not been invented yet...
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