Comedy of Errors
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
The Flag. Used for advertising the type of play.
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.
Tiring House. Actors would enter here, and change here.
Upper stage. Used for bedroom/balcony scenes.
Galleries. The band played here and richer people sat here.
Main Stage. Where the play took place.
Inner Stage. For indoor scenes.
Open Yard. People stood to watch plays here.
Support Pillars. Supported the roof.
Trap Door. Evil Creatures would come out of it, and when someone
died they would fall into it.
Entrance. Where people payed for a ticket.
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.
To be or not to be?
Hamlet: Act1, Scene 3
In this scene, we see Hamlet contemplating suicide after he has
found out what really happened to his father.
The End
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