How long are plays at the Globe?

A storytelling is a one-hour precised performance of a play delivered by a Globe Storyteller.

How long is a typical play at the Globe Theatre?

three hours

But be warned: most productions are at least three hours long, so bring lots of water, keep hydrated, and dress well. Someone faints at every show (especially if it’s a gruesome one), so don’t let that be you!

How long were Shakespeare’s plays in hours?

The average play lasted for three hours, and the company gave performances every afternoon except Sunday. Theaters were closed during Lent.

At what time were plays usually performed at the Globe?

The times of plays at the Globe Theatre generally started at three o’clock. Red, White or Black flags flying form the Flag mast at the top of the Globe Theatre indicated whether the play to be performed was a history, comedy or a tragedy.

How long does the Globe tour take?

The tour last around 40 minutes. Which is about 10% as long as watching my school’s version of the Bard’s biggest hit felt.

What is Shakespeare’s shortest play?

The Comedy of Errors

The longest play is Hamlet, which is the only Shakespeare play with more than thirty thousand words, and the shortest is The Comedy of Errors, which is the only play with fewer than fifteen thousand words.

How long is Henry V play?

3 hours, including an aprox. 15 minute interval.

How long is MacBeth performed?

2 hours and 20 minutes

RUN TIME: 2 hours and 20 minutes, including one 15 minute intermission.