Uncovering the History of Groundlings in Elizabethan England

In Elizabethan England, "groundlings" were the common people who stood in the open area in front of the stage during a play. The term "groundling" was used to describe someone who stood on the ground or floor, as opposed to those who sat in the seats above. These groundlings paid a penny to stand and watch the play, while those who sat in the seats paid more.

The term "groundlings" is still used today to refer to the common people or the masses, and it has also been used to describe fans of a particular group or performer who are passionate and dedicated, but not necessarily wealthy or influential.

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