This situation changed when the company leased land in Southwark and, taking the framing timbers from The Theatre, constructed the now world-renowned Globe Theatre.The most famous bootlegger of all was non other than the infamous Al Capone. The owner of that land, however, had become firmly opposed to letting plays continue at The Theatre, and thus the company entered the late 1590s without a regular playhouse, though records indicate that they performed at the Curtain Theatre in Shoreditch while planning a permanent home. The original company began life at a playhouse called The Theatre, northeast of the City of London. Such was the enthusiasm of the next monarch, James I, he even agreed to grant the company Royal Patronage. After its patron’s death in 1596, the company came under the patronage of his son, George Carey, 2nd Baron Hunsdon, for whom it was briefly known as Lord Hunsdon’s Men until he in turn became Lord Chamberlain in 1597, whereupon it reverted to its previous name.įor most of its life, the company was one of the most prominent of its day, favoured by commoners and aristocracy alike – indeed The Lord Chamberlain’s Men was often invited to perform at Court, and records show that Queen Elizabeth I preferred them above all other companies. The company was founded during the reign of Queen Elizabeth in 1594, under the patronage of Henry Carey, 1st Baron Hunsdon, the then Lord Chamberlain, who was in charge of court entertainments. The Lord Chamberlain’s Men was the playing company that William Shakespeare worked for as actor and playwright for nearly a third of his career.įormed at the end of a period of flux in the theatrical world of London, it had become, by 1603, one of the two leading companies of the city and was subsequently patronised by James I and renamed The King’s Men. Better cared for performers create better productions. These guidelines ensure that actors working for Equity compliant companies work in conditions and for rates of pay that adhere to ratified professional standards. Working closely with Equity, the actors’ union, we helped to create the Outdoor Touring Guidelines. Renowned for high-quality, standard-setting productions the company is also setting the standard for good working practices. Over the last decade and more The Lord Chamberlain’s Men have gone from strength to strength, and continue to enhance their reputation as the UK’s most popular outdoor touring Shakespeare company. The company follow the same principles that Shakespeare himself championed: clear, bold and dynamic storytelling in the open air, seasoned with a healthy dose of music, songs and comedy combine to make a Lord Chamberlain’s Men production the perfect way to spend a summer’s evening. Here audiences sit under the stars, sip a glass of wine and enjoy a picnic while being enthralled in true Elizabethan fashion. Touring to over 70 venues throughout the UK and internationally over the summer months, The Lord Chamberlain’s Men brings its unique blend of all male Shakespearean entertainment to only the most beautiful and historic open air venues. We also have a great many theatre and arts festival partners including Brighton Festival, Salisbury International Arts Festival, New Theatre Royal Portsmouth, Venue Cymru and many others.įounded in 2004 and named after the company that Shakespeare was a part of and for whom he wrote some of his most famous and greatest plays, The Lord Chamberlain’s Men has established itself as the UK’s premier open air touring theatre company. Over the years we have performed at many stunning venues including Windsor Castle, Chatsworth, Norwich Cathedral, Cardiff Castle, Tintern Abbey, Dyrham Park and hundreds of others. With long-standing partnerships at some of the most beautiful and historically significant venues throughout the UK our partners include th e National Trust, English Heritage, CADW and countless independent venues. The company is based in amongst the beating heart of London’s theatre world but tours extensively throughout the United Kingdom, mainland Europe as well as to wider international shores. Seeing a production by The Lord Chamberlain’s Men will ignite, rekindle or maintain a burning passion in the greatest playwright the world has ever seen. Our productions champion authenticity whilst breathing fresh, new life into these extraordinary plays. We are r enowned for productions of great vivacity, clarity, quality and accessibility. Sitting under the same stars that Shakespeare sat under and hearing his poetry brought to life the company offer an unparalleled authentic, excellent and magical experience one that is truly unique. The Lord Chamberlain’s Men is the UK’s premier all male theatre company – with direct links to the history of William Shakespeare – presenting Shakespeare’s work as he first saw it all male, in the open air and with Elizabethan costume, music and dance.
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