Shakespeare

Age: 20 Name: Humphrey Sex: Male Marital status: None Occupation: Brewer Income: £6/year 8d/day Where in London do you live? St. Catherine How much education did you receive? I recieved a public education What were you taught? Reading and writing What is your religion? Anglican How has your religion affected your life in terms of how you are treated by people in power? I am accepted by society What play do you go to see? Romeo and Juliet How did you know it was playing? My wife got tickets What other Shakespeare plays might you have been able to see? A Midsummer Night's Dream What play by Shakespeare was your favorite until now? A Midsummer Night's Dream What actor in the company is your favorite actor? George Bryan How are you dressed when you attend the play? A white shirt with black doublet, and black breeches Describe some of the costumes the actors wear. You are planning to go to a ball (fancy dance party) after the play. How will you dress for that? What did you dine on before going to the theater? Bread and beef When did you eat? 4 o'clock What did you drink? Ale How much did it cost? How much did you pay for your ticket? Where did you sit? A number of your friends chose to spend the afternoon seeing another kind of entertainment, What was it? A cockfight Who was the most important person you recognized in the audience? The queens son, Harold Elizabeth Who ruled England at the time? Queen Elizabeth What was some gossip about the ruler? She was illiterate Who was the Lord Mayor of London at the time? Curtberk Buckell What is the last book you read? The Bible