Shakespeares Globe Theatre

presents

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS

A comedy by William Shakespeare

By Harun Raf

Shakespeares Globe Theater has a rich and

exciting history! The Globe Theater was first built in
1576, by a man named James Burbage in London.
A few years later, a law was passed in London,
dictating that theater was illegal. Due to this, the
Globe had to be torn down and moved to
Southwark, the bad side of town. After a few years,
a cannon shot set fire to the Globes thatch roof,
and burned it down. Once again, the Globe was
rebuilt, only to be shut down by Puritans. It was
only until the 20th century that the Globe was rebuilt
again, by a man named Samuel Wanamaker.
Today the Globe is rebuilt in all its former glory. The
theater is now an almost exact replica of
Shakespeares original Globe. In conclusion,
Shakespeares Globe Theaters exciting history
was fascinating, and the Globe will continue to be
amazing in the future.

THE GLOBE THEATER

THE GLOBE THEATER MAP

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The Flag-type of play shown

The Heavens-sound fx and storage
Tiring House-place where actors changed
Upper Stage-balcony scenes
Galleries-seating sections for rich
Main Stage-main action of play here
Inner Stage-used for indoor scenes
Open Yard-place where groundlings stood
Support Pillars-supported roof-asides
Trapdoor-used for surprise exits; hell
Entrance-place where they paid
Brick Foundation-strong foundation

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS!

Aegeon and Aemelia are a happy couple
with two pairs of twins: one of the pairs are
of their own blood, and the other pair are
servants to their twins. Unfortuantely, the
couple gets separated, each having a boy
of each pair, and coincidentally name the
boys exactly the same: Antipholus is the
name of the rich one, and Dromio is the
name of the servant. Aegeon one day
travels to Ephesus, where he is captured
by the Duke, who sentences him to death
unless his fine is paid. Will Antipholus of
Syracuse be able to get him the money?
Or will his twin get in the way?

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS: SCENE 1

The very first scene is where the Duke tells Aegeon he has to get 1000 marks before the day ends,
or he will die. Aegeon is being held by the buff officer.

SHAKESPEARES GLOBE THEATER GIVES

CREDIT TO THESE PATRONS:
Credits:
http://www.bardstage.org/globe-theatre-stage.htm
http://cristianaziraldo.altervista.org/william-shakespeare-the-globe-theatre-and-some-trivia /
http://www.nmu.edu/forestrobertstheatre/node/120
http://www.lvshakespeare.org/?page_id=15