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Name 3 theatres in London 16th century?

* The Globe was built in 1599 by the acting company the Lord Chamberlain's Men, which included William Shakespeare. The Globe was a large, open-air theatre that could hold up to 3,000 people. It was located on the south bank of the River Thames, just outside the City of London.

* The Rose was built in 1587 by the actor-manager Philip Henslowe. The Rose was a smaller theatre than the Globe, and it was located in Southwark, on the south bank of the River Thames.

* The Swan was built in 1595 by Francis Langley. The Swan was located in Bankside, on the south bank of the River Thames. It was a popular theatre for plays by Thomas Dekker, Ben Jonson, and other playwrights.

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