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What playhouses were popular during time?

* The Globe Theatre: The Globe Theatre, established in 1599 by the playing company the Lord Chamberlain's Men, was one of the most important playhouses of the Elizabethan era. The Globe was the primary venue for many of William Shakespeare's plays, including Hamlet, Othello, and Macbeth.

* The Rose Theatre: The Rose Theatre, located in Southwark, London, was a playhouse that was in operation from 1587 to 1606. The Rose was a popular venue for plays by Christopher Marlowe, Thomas Heywood, and Ben Jonson.

* The Swan Theatre: The Swan Theatre, located near the Globe Theatre in Southwark, London, was a playhouse that was in operation from 1595 to 1613. The Swan was known for its large stage, which was well-suited for elaborate theatrical productions.

* The Red Bull Theatre: The Red Bull Theatre, located in Clerkenwell, London, was a playhouse that was in operation from 1605 to 1663. The Red Bull was known for its productions of bawdy comedies and farces.

* The Cockpit-in-Court Theatre: The Cockpit-in-Court Theatre, located in Drury Lane, London, was a playhouse that was in operation from 1617 to 1642. The Cockpit was known for its productions of plays by Philip Massinger and John Ford.

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