Who could visit theatres in Elizabethan times?

The 1592–4 period was difficult for the acting companies of London; a severe outbreak of bubonic plague meant that the London theatres were closed almost continuously from June 1592 to May 1594. The companies were forced to tour to survive, and some, like Pembroke's Men, fell on hard times. read more

So anyone could visit the theatres of Britain in Elizabeth times, and it’s always been that way. In the late 1900s English theatre seemed in danger of gentrification but regional theatres still find ways to encourage people from all social backgrounds to attend. read more

I assume the question is about the theatre unique to Elizabethan England, which was truly a one-of-kind phenomenon. If I correctly recall my history, the two distinctive features of this period in that land were architectural and textual. read more

In those days, there were strict rules for everything. From the way of talking to dressing and even places one could visit. Elizabethan Theatre Facts. It all differed from class to class. The theatre, although taking great liberties was also bound by this rule. All female parts were played by male actors. read more