Monday, March 09, 2009

Shakespeare's First Theatre Found.

Archaeologists believe they have unearthed the remains of Shakespeare's first theatre, the BBC has learned. A team from the Museum of London discovered the foundations of what they believe is the original Globe Theatre in Shoreditch last summer. Built in 1576, it is thought the Bard acted there and that it also hosted the premiere of Romeo and Juliet. . . .

More information here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7931823.stm.

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