【Culture English-46】Shakespeare Globe Theatre (莎士比亞環形劇場)

Scroll down to view the Simplified Chinese version (向下滚动查看简体中文版本)   Shakespeare Globe Theatre To be or not to be that is the question. Romeo, Romeo wherefore art thou Romeo? Double, double toil, and trouble, fire burn, and cauldron bubble. These are just some of the very famous lines from some very famous plays, written by one very famous playwright, and they were all originally performed at one very famous theatre ' The Globe '. The globe was first built in London way back in 1599, by a theatre company called the Lord Chamberlain's Men, and you've probably heard of their playwright a guy called William Shakespeare. Shakespeare is a bloke who, 400 years ago, sat down and wrote a bunch of plays and we're still performing them today. That in itself is an amazing thing. Yep, and the places that bloke wrote, are some of the most well-known in history. My favourite would probably be back there Macbeth, Hamlet, Romeo, and Juliet. Yeah, I like Romeo and Juliet because it's simple, everyone gets the idea of it, and yeah it's a cool story. Another of Shakespeare's plays continues to inspire new movies all the time. In fact, you've probably seen some of Shakespeare's work without even realizing it. Unfortunately, the original globe burnt down a few centuries ago. They did build another one though just around the corner from the original, which if you're lucky enough you can visit one day and see some of these iconic plays in action. But if you can't make it over there, don't worry because this guy has created a full-size pop-up version, so Australians can experience what it was like to see a show back in Shakespeare's day too. So what we wanted to do was be as close as possible in every way we could to the experience of Shakespeare's own theatre and what we found is that when you replicate that experience boy is it engaging it's a night like any other unforgettable. There are a few big things that make the globe really different from anything you see today. It has three stories of seating and can hold up to 3,000 people. At the base of the stage, there's an area called the pit, where people stand and watch the performance. There is also no roof, so if you're standing you might want to bring an umbrella just in case. It's like a rock concert instead of a conventional theatre experience. There's nothing button-down about it. It's closer to a footie ( football ) match than a piece of theatre. It's fantastic, it's having this entire building filled with 900 people, screaming and yelling, booing, and whoring and covered in fake blood. The pop-up globe has been popping up around the country, and now it's popped up in Sydney, where these guys say audiences are sure to get an awesome Shakespearian! (Shakespeare -experience ) Simplified Chinese version 莎士比亚环球剧场 生存还是毁灭，这是一个问题。 罗密欧，罗密欧，你为何是罗密欧？ 双倍的辛劳和烦恼，烈火燃烧，大锅冒泡。 这些只是一些非常著名的戏剧中的著名台词，由一位非常著名的剧作家创作，它们最初都是在一家非常著名的剧院“环球剧场”上演的。 环球剧场最早建于 1599 年，由一家名为宫内大臣剧团的剧团在伦敦建造，你可能听说过他们的剧作家威廉·莎士比亚。 莎士比亚是一位家伙，400 年前，他坐下来写了很多剧本，我们今天还在表演它们。 这本身就是一件了不起的事情。 是的，那个家伙写作的地方是历史上最著名的地方之一。 我最喜欢的可能是麦克白、哈姆雷特、罗密欧与朱丽叶。 是的，我喜欢《罗密欧与朱丽叶》，因为它很简单，每个人都能理解，而且它的故事很酷。 莎士比亚的另一部戏剧一直在激发新电影的灵感。 事实上，你可能在不知不觉中就看过莎士比亚的一些作品。 不幸的是，最初的地球仪在几个世纪前被烧毁了。 他们确实在原址附近建造了另一个，如果你足够幸运，有一天你可以去那里看看这些标志性的戏剧。 但如果你不能去那里，也不用担心，因为这个人已经创建了一个全尺寸的弹出式版本，这样澳大利亚人也可以体验到在莎士比亚时代看演出的感觉。 所以我们想做的是尽可能地接近莎士比亚自己剧院的体验，我们发现，当你复制那种体验时，它会很吸引人，那将是一个像任何其他夜晚一样令人难忘的夜晚。 有一些大的东西使这个地球仪与你今天看到的任何东西都大不相同。 它有三层座位，最多可容纳 3,000 人。 在舞台底部，有一个叫做坑的地方，人们站在那里观看表演。 也没有屋顶，所以如果你站着，你可能要带把伞以防万一。 这就像一场摇滚音乐会，而不是传统的戏剧体验。 没有什么是拘谨的。 它更接近于一场足球比赛，而不是一场戏剧。 这太棒了，整个建筑里挤满了 900 人，尖叫、大喊、嘘声、嫖娼，身上沾满了假血。 弹出式地球仪已经在全国各地出现，现在它出现在悉尼，这些人说观众一定会看到一个很棒的莎士比亚！（莎士比亚体验） References (optional) Facts William Shakespeare was a playwright, poet, and actor. He is regarded as the most influential writer in the English language  and is often called England's national poet  and the " Bard of Avon ". He created 36 plays and 154 sonnets , including ' Romeo and Juliet', 'Hamlet',  and ' The Merchant of Venice' . His birthday is celebrated on 23rd April  ( the same day as St. George's Day  patron saint of England ) in 1564 . William Shakespeare also died on the same date of 23rd April in 1616 at the age of 52. Links  
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What Is Iambic Pentameter? Discussion Questions (Shakespeare) A2 Level Questions Who was William Shakespeare? What did William Shakespeare write? When did Shakespeare live? Why is Shakespeare famous? Do you know any Shakespeare plays? Have you watched a play by Shakespeare? What kind of stories did Shakespeare write? Can you name a character from a Shakespeare play? Why do people still read Shakespeare’s works? Is Shakespeare important in your country? Have you ever read a Shakespeare play in school? What languages have Shakespeare’s plays been translated into? Do you think Shakespeare’s plays are easy or difficult to understand? What subjects did Shakespeare write about? Have you heard any famous quotes from Shakespeare? Can you imagine how theaters looked in Shakespeare’s time? Why do you think Shakespeare’s plays are still performed today? Have you ever seen a modern movie based on a Shakespearean play? What emotions do Shakespeare’s plays usually involve? Would you like to visit Shakespeare’s birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon? B1 Level Questions How do Shakespeare’s plays reflect the society of his time? In what ways has Shakespeare influenced modern English? What themes are common in Shakespeare’s works? How are Shakespeare’s characters relevant to today’s audiences? Discuss the importance of Shakespeare in education. What is your favorite Shakespeare play and why? How do directors adapt Shakespeare’s plays for modern audiences? What role do women play in Shakespeare’s dramas? How does Shakespeare explore the concept of power in his plays? Compare the love stories in Shakespeare’s plays. What makes Shakespeare’s villains interesting? How do Shakespeare’s plays challenge societal norms? What role does fate play in Shakespeare’s tragedies? Discuss the humor in Shakespeare’s comedies. How are conflicts resolved in Shakespeare’s plays? What can Shakespeare’s plays teach us about friendship? How does Shakespeare portray family relationships? How do Shakespeare’s historical plays differ from his tragedies and comedies? What is the significance of Shakespeare’s sonnets? How has the interpretation of Shakespeare’s works changed over time? B2 Level Questions Analyze the use of language and imagery in Shakespeare’s sonnets. Discuss the relevance of Shakespeare’s plays in today’s society. How do Shakespeare’s plays address issues of race and gender? Explore the psychological complexity of Shakespeare’s characters. How does Shakespeare manipulate plot structure to enhance drama? What is the impact of political power in Shakespeare’s plays? Discuss the role of supernatural elements in Shakespeare’s works. How does Shakespeare explore themes of revenge and justice? Compare the tragic heroes in Shakespeare’s tragedies. What is the significance of the setting in Shakespeare’s plays? How are moral dilemmas portrayed in Shakespeare’s works? Discuss the use of soliloquies in Shakespeare’s plays. How does Shakespeare use comedy to address serious themes? Analyze the portrayal of love and marriage in Shakespeare’s plays. How do Shakespeare’s plays critique social hierarchy? Discuss the concept of identity in Shakespeare’s works. Explore the use of irony and sarcasm in Shakespeare’s dialogue. How does Shakespeare depict war and peace? What are the challenges of translating Shakespeare’s plays into modern language? Discuss the influence of Shakespeare’s plays on other authors. Discussion Questions (Theatre) (1) What springs to mind when you hear the word ‘theatre’? (2) Do you use the British spelling ‘theatre’ or the American spelling ‘theater’? Does it matter which one you use? (3) How often do you go to the theatre? (4) Is the theatre only for rich people? (5) What do you like and dislike about the theatre? (6) What’s the best thing you’ve ever seen at the theatre? (7) Would you like to work as a theatre critic? (8) Are theatre tickets easy to get in your country? (9) How do you feel when you sit in a theatre before the performance begins? (10) What’s the nicest theatre you’ve ever been to? (11) Why is the theatre important? (12) What kind of theatre history does your country have? (13) Do you prefer watching a play at the theatre or a movie at the movie theatre (cinema)? (14) Do you think theatre tickets are reasonably priced? (15) Have you ever been to the theatre in another country? (16) Do you think people will always be interested in the theatre? (17) What questions would you like to ask a theatre actor? (18) Would you like to perform or act on stage at the theatre? (19) Would you like to see a theatre play in English? (20) What are the differences between movies and plays?