Since ancient times, people have enjoyed themselves at the theatre. Here are two historical theatres, one in the East and one in the West.
The Deheyuan Grand Theatre, located in the Summer Palace in Beiing, was built in the Qing Dynasty. It is regarded as the place Peking Opera developed into its current form. The theatre has three floors — the Fu stage, the Lu stage and the Shou stage, symbolizing (happy), prosperity and longevity. The stages have special doors for actors (jump) out of the floor, and equipment to help them fly through the air. A well and five ponds under the Shou stage (use) in water scenes and also to increase sound effects. Today, visitors the Deheyuan theatre are still amazed by its structure beautiful paintings.
The first Globe Theatre was created by a group of actors, one of whom was William Shakespeare. It opened in London in 1599 and became huge success until it burnt down in a fire in 1613. (stand) by the River Thames, the Globe Theatre we see today has three main elements: a blue roof painted with stars, the stage itself and a (hide) door in the floor.
If you are a fan of William Shakespeare, you must come to the Globe to see a play. As Shakespeare (he) said, "All the world's a stage."
