His plays were performed on moey stages owned by his company—first the Theatre, and then, afterthe Globe. After a property dispute, the Theatre was disassembled and the timbers used to build the Globe. Inhis company began using its own indoor theater at Blackfriars. His plays were performed in many other spaces, including the royal court, the universities of Oxford and Cambridge and the Inns of Court, public buildings and outdoor spaces in the provinces, and private households. Read Alan H. Nelson’s thematic essay to hkw more about lawsuits in Shakespeare’s England. Skip to main content. Exhibition Partners About. Enter search terms.