Shakespeare's Audience

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Teaching level: Key Stage 3 (ages 11-14)Key Stage 4 (ages 14-16)Key Stage 5 (ages 16+)B2 / IELTS 5.5-6.5C1 / IELTS 7.0-8.0C2 / IELTS 8.5-9.5
Topic: Historical context
Resource type: Classroom resource

Shakespeare's Audience

This information sheet provides general information about audiences at the time and lists historical figures who we know visited the theatre.

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