Theatre in the age of Shakespeare

See above a facsimile of the baptism of William Shakespeare. 

The entry is in Latin and reads "Gulielmus filius Johannes Shakspere" or, if you prefer it in English, "William son of John Shakspere".
And a quote from one of his plays:

"The course of true love never did run smooth"

From A Midsummer Night's Dream (Act 1, Scene 1)
And the second part is here

Watch the video and tell me if theatre is the same now as it used to be in Shakespeare's time.



Do you find any difference?
Remember:
People used to go to theatres in the afternoon (no artificial lighting at the time).
Gentlemen could have their chair put right up on the stage (a great privilege!)for an extra fee.
You could enjoy a different play every afternoon, perhaps 4-6 plays in a repertory season.
There were no playhouses until 1576, so that performances usually took place in an inn yard.
Ladies could attend, but they used to be veiled or in masks.
A woman was not allowed to work as an actress on stage.