English Theatres

The first theatre appeared in England in 1599. It was the Globe closely connected with the name of Shakespeare. It was a round summer theatre with a sign on the main door that read "All the World Is a Stage". According to the theatrical tradition of that time there were no sets and all the parts were played by men. Rich people had seats in raised balconies, poor people stood in the pit in front. This theatre was called "The Golden Theatre" by the common people as it was not only for the rich but for the poor people as well.

In June 1997 the replica of the Globe was built in the place where it was first founded at the age of Shakespeare.

London as well as other big cities of Great Britain is rich in theatres.

The National Theatre comprises three theatres:

- the Olive Theatre, named after Lawrence Oliver, an outstanding English actor, who was the first director of the National Theatre.

- The Lyttleton Theatre named in honour of Oliver Luttleton, who was the first president of the National Theatre Council.

- The Cottesloe Theatre named after the president of the South Bank Council.

Covent Garden is one of the most famous Opera Houses in the world. It was built at the end of XVIII-th century and was more a theatre of drama then of opera at that time. Sience the beginning of the XIX-th century it has been operating as an Opera House only. It has also The Royal Ballet company. The building is rather big and it can sit 2000 spectators.

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