Shakespeare’s Globe Theater: Listening Activity

Listening Activity

This post will explore the fascinating world of Shakespeare’s Globe Theater through an engaging video. This activity aims to enhance your listening skills while providing insight into one of the most iconic venues in theatrical history.

Shakespeare’s Globe Theater

Shakespeare’s Globe Theater was a renowned theater in London associated with the famous playwright William Shakespeare. It was constructed by Shakespeare’s playing company, the Lord Chamberlain’s Men, and was destroyed by fire on June 29, 1613. A second Globe Theater was built on the same site by June 1614 and remained active until it was closed in 1642.

A modern reconstruction of the Globe, named “Shakespeare’s Globe,” opened in 1997 approximately 750 feet (230 meters) from the site of the original theater.

Shakespeare’s Globe Video and Quiz

First, review the questions provided. Then, watch the video and take detailed notes to help you answer them accurately.

Listen and do the quiz

Comprehension Questions

Comprehension:

1. The Globe Theater was built in the 14th century
   a. True
   b. False
   
2. There were other theaters at the time
   a. True
   b. False
   
3. There were performances every night.
   a. True
   b. False
   
4. The Globe Theater doesn't operate nowadays
   a. True
   b. False
   

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• William Shakespeare’s short biography
• Summary of Othello
• Romeo and Juliet
• Watch Romeo and Juliet (Full Play)
• Summary of Romeo and Juliet
• Themes of Romeo and Juliet
• Macbeth by Shakespeare
• Poems by Shakespeare
• Quotes by Shakespeare