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How many seats were there in Shakespeare's Globe Theater?

Question #80316. Asked by EadsLover.
Last updated Oct 11 2016.

pjbeliever13
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The globe theatre had a capacity of around 1500 people, and 3000 total including those who crowded around outside it.

As for the number of "seats", it appears people either stood or sat on benches.
Globe Audience Capacity - the Globe theatre could hold 1500 people in the audience and this number expanded to 3000 with the people who crowded outside the theatres.

link http://www.william-shakespeare.info/william-shakespeare-globe-theatre-structure.htm
Sure enough the playhouse was completed, opening in 1599. Not only could the circular playhouse hold up to 3000 patrons but it turned out to be a good earner, earning Shakespeare and his troupe both money from hiring out the playhouse and from ticket sales for their own performances there.

link http://absoluteshakespeare.com/trivia/globe/globe.htm

Response last updated by Terry on Oct 11 2016.
May 13 2007, 1:33 PM
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