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Elizabethan Play
A play in progress in a London inn yard in the time of William Shakespeare. Date: 16th century
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Medium 18" Cushion (46x46cm)
18"x18" (46x46cm) Fibre filled cushion with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone coloured faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
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Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
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This evocative image captures the spirit of a theatrical performance in progress at an Elizabethan inn yard in London during the time of William Shakespeare. The 16th century was a golden age for English drama, and the inn yard was a popular venue for companies of traveling players who would set up makeshift stages in the courtyards of taverns and inns to perform for the local populace. In this scene, actors in elaborate costumes and masks engage the audience with their passionate delivery, while stagehands and crew members attend to the technical aspects of the production. The inn yard, with its rough-hewn walls and wooden beams, provides an authentic and intimate setting for the performance. The atmosphere is lively and festive, with spectators of all ages and social classes gathered to enjoy the show. William Shakespeare, the most famous playwright of the era, is believed to have written many of his plays for such inn yard theaters. The Bard's works, with their rich language, complex characters, and timeless themes, continue to captivate audiences around the world more than 400 years after they were first performed in London. This photograph, taken from Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to an era of art, culture, and theatrical innovation. The image is a reminder of the enduring power of live performance to entertain, inspire, and bring people together.
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