Theatre, Community, and Civic Engagement in Jacobean London

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Argues that the early modern London theatre was an important community institution whose influence extended far beyond its economic, religious, educational, and entertainment contributions. It concentrates on two important amphitheatres, the Fortune and the Red Bull, that offer a nuanced picture of the Jacobean playgoing industry. By looking at these playhouses, the plays they staged, their audiences, and the communities they served, it explores the local dimensions of playgoing.