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What seasons were shakespeares play performed?

William Shakespeare's plays were primarily performed during the spring and summer months in Elizabethan and Jacobean England. The main reason for this was the weather, as most theaters were open-air and plays could not be performed in inclement weather. Additionally, the longer daylight hours in the spring and summer allowed for longer performances.

The Globe Theatre, one of the most famous theaters of Shakespeare's time, opened on May 30, 1599, and performances were typically held during the afternoon and evening. Other theaters in London, such as the Red Bull and the Curtain, also operated primarily in the warmer months.

Shakespeare's plays would typically run for several days or weeks, and could draw large crowds if popular. It is estimated that the Globe Theatre could hold up to 3,000 people, and some of Shakespeare's most popular plays, such as Hamlet and Macbeth, were known to attract large audiences.

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