[Robe]

”has prompted speculation in British media that Shakespeare was gay.

DUH ! He was in the theater wasn’t he?

But seriously, wasn’t all the female parts back then played by males?

[geaux]

He was in the theater wasn’t he?

Drama fag.

[newcats]

DUH ! He was in the theater wasn’t he? But seriously, wasn’t all the female parts back then played by males?
I resent that stereotype! I have been involved in the theater for over 35 years, and am not gay...just ask my wife and kids!
Following your logic, then John Wayne was gay (he did some theater early in his career). Ronald Reagan was gay too.
Yes, back then female parts were playerd by men, because women were not allowed to join the Guild. And FYI, I have played a woman on stage...ever seen the play (or movie) "Charlie's Aunt"?
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