An acting company in Shakespeare's day would have an ample supply of swords, daggers, pikes and other weapons for the many plays involving soldiery. Cups and jugs for people who are shown drinking...
The word "props" is short for "properties" and means any moveable thing which can be moved onto or carried onto the stage. This includes set props like tables, beds and benches, and hand props like...
Yes. The Peacham drawing, a drawing of a contemporary production of Titus Andronicus, shows the actors in costume and using pikes as props. (see related link) One of the most valuable possessions of...