Which social classes went to the theatre in London?

The theatre in London during the 16th and 17th centuries was attended by a wide range of social classes. Queen Elizabeth I was a great patron of the theatre and would often attend performances at the Globe Theatre. Other members of the nobility and gentry also attended the theatre, as well as members of the merchant class and the professional classes. The theatre was also popular with people from the working class, who would often stand in the yard to watch performances.