Hamlet

A Play written by Shakespeare

to be performed in the globe
theatre

Symbolism in Shakespeares
Productions
Symbolism is everything in Shakespeares plays in the globe
theater. For instance, the music represented or symbolized the aura
of the scene. Furthermore, the actors wore costumes that
represented what type of character they were, if a character was
pure, they might wear white. However, this is only the tip of the
iceberg when it comes to symbolism in Shakespeares plays. Like
most other stages, the globe theaters stage represented Earth, but
over the stage represented heaven, as it was painted blue with
golden stars. Therefore, when a heavenly creature would descend to
Earth it would often be lowered down the trap door on the ceiling.
Unsurprisingly, the trap door on the stage and everything under it,
represented Hell. Equally, when an evil and wicked creature came
onto the stage they would often come out of the trap door under the
stage. So, before you see Hamlet, make sure you know all the
symbols and you will surely understand what Shakespeare intended
on producing.

Globe Theatre Diagram

1. The Flag. Used for advertising the type of
play.
2. The Heavens. It was painted blue with gold
stars to resemble sky, and protected the
actors from weather as well as used for
storage for sound effects. If an actor
portrayed an angel, they would hang from
The Heavens.
3. Tiring House. Actors would enter here, and
change here.
4. Upper stage. Used for bedroom/balcony
scenes.
5. Galleries. The band played here and richer
people sat here.
6. Main Stage. Where the play took place.
7. Inner Stage. For indoor scenes.
8. Open Yard. People stood to watch plays here.
9. Support Pillars. Supported the roof.
10. Trap Door. Evil Creatures would come out of it,
and when someone died they would fall into
it.
11. Entrance. Where people payed for a ticket.
12. Brick Foundation. The hard foundation that
supported this building in the marshy ground.

What is Hamlet About?

When a young prince is confronted by his friends
about apparitions of his dead father, the prince
unravels a shocking tale. In this play by
Shakespeare, you will need to be expecting
surprise. In a story filled with paranoia, madness,
and questions about morality, you will not regret
seeing this play. Hamlet is (in a way) the first action
movie. The best part is, you wont know why until
you see the play.

Hamlet: Act1, Scene 3

To be or
not to
be?

In this scene, we see Hamlet contemplating suicide

after he has found out what really happened to his
father.

The
TheEnd
End

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