Shakespearean Playhouses A History of English Theatres from the Beginnings to the Restoration

"Shakespearean Playhouses" by Joseph Quincy Adams is a journey through the world of early English theater, starting from the humble beginnings of traveling actors performing in inn-yards, makeshift stages that naturally accommodated audiences, to the eventual construction of permanent playhouses. Highlighting the challenges actors faced, how public entertainment changed, and the social and political atmosphere influencing these developments, the book explores the evolution of theatrical venues in England and their impact on the creation and performance of plays. It's a story of how the physical spaces of the time shaped the drama itself, setting the stage for the golden age of English theater.