British archaeologists in the London district of Whitechapel unearthed the ruins of the first London theatre “the Red lion”, which was the predecessor of the famous Shakespeare’s Globe, BBC reports.
It was the first building specially erected in London in 1567 for theatrical productions. Prior to that, plays were given, as a rule, at the Inns or in the field on a mobile stage.
in Addition to severe of accommodation for the troupe that bears little resemblance to the current comfortable actor’s dressing room, there was an impressive sized wine cellar – and in those days the servants of the muses was often fond of alcohol.
“After nearly five centuries, the “Red lion”, which marked the dawn of the Elizabethan theatre had finally been found. Now we can expand our understanding of this amazing historical period,” – said the head of excavations Professor Stephen white. According to him, it was one of the most unusual places where he had to work.
