Shakespeare's Lost Playhouse

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Focusing on a pivotal yet overlooked venue in Shakespeare's era, the narrative explores the significance of the playhouse at Newington Butts during a brief but impactful period in June 1594. It served as a temporary home for two theatrical companies that would later shape London's theatrical landscape, highlighting the intersection of Shakespeare's career with the broader evolution of theatre during this golden age. The book sheds light on the dynamics and cultural implications of this crucial moment in theatrical history.