Paul Atherton Review of Shakespeare's Globe
NIGHT HATH A THOUSAND EYES.....
NIGHT HATH A THOUSAND EYES.....
There is nothing in the world, and I mean nothing, that compares to Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.
It is an exact replica of the original which stood about a 1/4 of mile more in land.
It's the only building in London allowed an actual thatched roof since The Great Fire of London in 1666.
And it's open air (especially) night-time space is the most romantic and enthralling of any theatre in London.
Standing as a groundling is the experience for everyone to get a sense of what it was like when Shakespeare's play was originally performed.
I've been visiting this theatre since it opened in 1997 and as much as you should of course see a Shakespeare play here it's also filled with amazing alternative productions too.
My most recent visit, saw the always entertaining and innovative, Kneehigh Productions version of Michael Morpurgo's "946 The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips" (August 2016).
A classic example of a modern play being laid out as a Shakespearean stage. Using live music, puppetry and audience engagement.
Go, you won't be disappointed.
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