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A theory of personality based on bodily fluids that influenced character construction in Elizabethan plays, aligning dramatic personae with contemporary medical beliefs.

A blood sport that happened in the same vicinity as theatres, reflecting the era's entertainment practices and its less refined forms of public spectacles.

An early purpose-built playhouse where the Admiral's Men often performed, important for understanding the evolution of theatre architecture during the Elizabethan era.

The painted ceiling above the stage in the Globe Theatre, designed to represent the sky and used for special effects, indicative of the era's theatrical innovation.

A form of festive courtly entertainment featuring music, dancing, singing, and acting, showcasing the intersection of drama with other art forms during the Elizabethan period.

A popular sub-genre of Elizabethan tragedy centered around the theme of vengeance, exemplified by Thomas Kyd's 'The Spanish Tragedy' and Shakespeare’s 'Hamlet'.

A leading theatre company for which Shakespeare wrote and acted, highlighting the commercial organization of drama during Elizabethan times.

Troupes of young male actors popular in the late Elizabethan era, reflecting societal views on gender roles and the exclusive use of male performers on stage.

The financial structure where key theatre company members owned shares in the troupe, indicative of the entrepreneurial spirit within Elizabethan theatrical enterprise.

Built by Philip Henslowe and home to the Admiral’s Men, contributing to the rich tapestry of Elizabethan playhouses.

The Globe Theatre is one of the most famous theatres where Shakespeare's plays were performed, symbolizing the thriving cultural scene of Elizabethan England.

The poorer audience members who stood in the pit of the Globe Theatre, demonstrating the class distinctions present even in theatrical viewings.

The first collected edition of Shakespeare's plays, published in 1623, which played a crucial role in preserving his work and the literary heritage of the Elizabethan era.

A dramatic monologue that reveals the inner thoughts of a character, a distinctive feature in Elizabethan plays highlighting the playwrights’ exploration of the human psyche.

The support given by a patron, such as a monarch or noble, to actors and playwrights, which was essential for the survival of theatre companies in Elizabethan times.

Backstage area of the theatre where actors dressed and prepared for their roles, central to the Elizabethan theatre as the site of quick changes and prop storage.

A play genre dealing with dark themes such as revenge, madness, and mortality, reflecting Elizabethan England's preoccupations with Fate and existential questions.

Unlike today, Elizabethan theatre exclusively used male actors, even for female parts, indicating societal norms and views on gender and performance.

Though an Italian theatrical form, its stock characters and improvised plot elements influenced Elizabethan comedy, showing international artistic exchanges during the Renaissance.

A well-known indoor theatre which hosted performances during the Elizabethan era, showing the range of playhouse styles and the adaptability of playwrights to different venues.

Another influential theatre company, led by the actor Edward Alleyn and rival to the Lord Chamberlain's Men, reflecting the competitive nature of Elizabethan theatre.

A type of comedic relief that uses grim or taboo aspects of life, prevalent in Elizabethan drama, reflecting the public’s fascination with death and the macabre.

Unrhymed iambic pentameter, widely used in Elizabethan drama for its resemblance to natural speech and flexibility in expression.

A genre of play that used humor and often satirized social norms, revealing contemporary attitudes and highlighting societal issues of the period.