12th Night in Inn Yard
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12th Night in Inn Yard
Shakespeares Twelfth night is performed in an inn yard
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12th 1600 Jester Performed Yard
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A Merry Twelfth Night in an Elizabethan Inn Yard, circa 1600 This evocative image transports us back to an Elizabethan inn yard, where the merriment of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night unfolds under the twinkling stars. The jester, a central figure in this comedic masterpiece, stands at the forefront, his exaggerated costume and mask reflecting the playful spirit of the occasion. The audience, dressed in the finery of the day, gazes intently at the performance, their rapt attention a testament to the power of Shakespeare's words. Twelfth Night, one of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies, was originally performed in the inn yards of London's taverns and playhouses. These makeshift theatres, with their rough, uneven surfaces and open-air setting, provided an intimate and immersive experience for the audience. The actors, who often doubled up as the innkeepers, would perform in the daylight hours, with the festivities of the Twelfth Night itself, marking the end of the Christmas season, taking place in the evening. The Twelfth Night was a time of revelry and merriment, with feasting, masking, and merrymaking the order of the day. The inn yard, with its rough-hewn walls and uneven ground, would have provided the perfect backdrop for such festivities. The jester, with his wit and wisdom, would have been a central figure in these celebrations, his antics and jokes bringing laughter and joy to the revelers. This photograph, captured from an original print in the Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to an Elizabethan inn yard and the merry world of Twelfth Night. The jester's mask, the twinkling stars, and the rapt attention of the audience all combine to create a magical and unforgettable scene, one that speaks to the enduring power of Shakespeare's words and the joy of live theatre.
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