The Rose Theatre
Summary: The foundations of The Rose (1587-1603), where Marlowe’s plays were performed, were discovered in 1989, and give a unique insight into an Elizabethan theatre. Find out about the theatre’s history, what’s on, and how to visit. Become a Friend of The Rose. See also Wikipedia and the Theatre Database.
Website Link: http://www.rosetheatre.org.uk/
Henslowe-Alleyn Digitisation Project
Summary: Digital images of 2,200 manuscript pages from the Dulwich College archive papers of Edward Alleyn and Philip Henslowe. Includes the famous Diary and so much more besides, supported by ‘Digital Essays’.
Website Link: http://www.henslowe-alleyn.org.uk/
Elizabethan Drama Texts
Summary: A wonderful labour of love by Peter Lukacs who is producing an extensive set of non-Shakespearean downloadable play texts with a wealth of detailed annotations, including Marlowe’s (Dido; Tamburlaine Pt I & Pt II; Edward II) plus a series of essays to aid appreciation of the language and verse.
Website Link: http://elizabethandrama.org/
Mr. Shakespeare
Summary: Mr. William Shakespeare and the Internet is a large and comprehensive index of links collated and maintained by Terry Gray to all manner of Shakespearean material the length and breadth of the web. The site has recently sprung back to life with help from the accompanying Mr. Shakespeare’s blog.
Shakespeare’s Globe
Summary: Full details of each summer’s Theatre season (May-Oct), including online booking and seating plan & ticket prices. Plus details of tours of The Globe, and the all-year-round Globe Exhibition. Elsewhere, Wikipedia, the Shakespeare Resource Centre and e-notes.com all provide an outline history of the Globe.
Website Link: http://www.shakespearesglobe.com/
REED
Summary: The Record of Early English Drama project examines historical MSS that provide external evidence of drama and other communal entertainment from the Middle Ages until 1642. This wonderful online resource includes searchable Patrons and Performance records, and a list of print collections.
Website Link: http://www.reed.utoronto.ca/
RSC
Summary: The Royal Shakespeare Company focuses on performing works by Shakespeare, other renaissance dramatists and contemporary writers at theatres in Stratford-upon-Avon, London, and Newcastle. Find out what’s on, book tickets, and read about the RSC, and information about your visit.
Website Link: http://www.rsc.org.uk/
