The Fortune Theatre is the name of two very different theatres

Fortune Theatre, England

The 20th Century Venue

The Fortune Theatre located in Russell Street, Covent Garden in London, was opened in 1924 and stands on the site of the old Albion Tavern.

It is currently hosting the long running play The Woman In Black , which was adapted by Stephen Mallatratt from the book of the same name by Susan Hill.

The 16th Century Venue

The Fortune Theatre was a contemporary with Shakespeare's Globe, the Swan Theatre and others. It is the only theater from that time whose exact dimensions are known, although many details were specified to be "the same as the Globe" without further clarification. It had a square floorplan. Three floors of galleries surrounded the central yard, which was open to the sky.

The well-to-do paid extra money to see the play and be seen in the galleries, while "groundlings" could watch the play from the yard, right in front of the stage.

The stage was rectangular, extending out into the middle of the yard.

External Links

• The Fortune Theatre, Russell Street.

Fortune Theatre, New Zealand

New Zealand's Fortune Theatre is located in the southern city of Dunedin, and lays claim to being the world's southernmost professional theatre company. Operating since 1973, it ihas been located since 1978 in the former Trinity methodist Church close to the city centre. The theatre is a repertory theatre, and is a regular host of both local and touring shows.