In 1613 the Globe Theater burned down during a production of which play ?
Correct answer: C. Henry VIII
- A. King John
- B. Richard II
- C. Henry VIII
- D. Henry V
Explanation
The Globe burned in 1613 during a performance of Henry VIII, when a cannon used for a theatrical effect ignited the thatched roof. The theatre was rebuilt the following year.
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