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What shows were shown at the globe theatre?

* Shakespeare's plays: The Globe Theatre was the primary venue for Shakespeare's plays during his lifetime. Some of the plays that were first performed at the Globe include:

* Romeo and Juliet

* Hamlet

* Othello

* King Lear

* Macbeth

* The Tempest

* Plays by other playwrights: In addition to Shakespeare's plays, the Globe Theatre also staged plays by other playwrights, such as:

* Ben Jonson

* Christopher Marlowe

* Thomas Middleton

* John Fletcher

* Masques: Masques were elaborate entertainments that combined music, dance, and drama. They were often performed at the Globe Theatre during the winter months when the weather was too cold for outdoor performances.

* Bear-baiting: Bear-baiting was a popular form of entertainment in Elizabethan England. It involved setting a bear against a dog in a pit and betting on which animal would win. Bear-baiting was sometimes held at the Globe Theatre, but it was more commonly performed at other venues, such as the Bear Garden.

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