See Shakespeare's plays performed as they were originally staged! This theater is a fantastic reconstruction of The Globe, which was the theater most used by Shakespeare. There are usually two shows a day and I had no trouble getting seated tickets last minute.
There is also a tour that you can take, which I recommend, as it gives a lot of history and context.
My first visit. Saw a production in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. The seating, like all venues, needs to be chosen carefully - I was in the rafters, centre spot and it was a brilliant spot. Seating is benches and so it can be cosy.
A very nice building, even if it is not quite the original anymore ..
The Globe Theater that you can visit there today is the 3rd replica of the original
Interesting. Very good the actor who teaches you ... Perfect his English and his declamation
The guides are very good, you can understand very well what they say even if you are not very expert in English, I went there twice and it has always been very interesting. The second time we also saw a piece of the hamlet's evidence.
God bless Sam Wannamaker for campaigning so hard to get this wonderful addition to London's theatres. Well worth the tour outside of the productions and if you do go and see a play, then make sure you get the right sort of ticket - older folks might not like the bare boards approach to some seats. "Groundling" standing tickets are good value, but you are exposed to the elements and standing for two hours may not be everyone's cup of tea. Anyway, thank you Mr Wannamaker.
Informative and engaging displays in the museum. Very interesting tour. Impressive recreation of the Globe Theatre.
The tour was very interesting. I was overjoyed at the beautiful pronunciation of the theater employee.
Great tour, exhibits and even an Elizabethan costume demo.
The tour was underwhelming. It would have been nice to be able to take pictures. It was cool to watch some rehearsals.
A great visit with the class and a super entertaining Workshop!
Brilliant all female performance of Richard II at Sam Wanamaker Play House. Not to be missed
It's an amazing experience. The tour explains well how it all worked back in Shakespeare's times. If you are lucky you might glimps some parts of the rehearsal
It is a building built from scratch but worth seeing.
Very cool tour to experience, next time we hope to see a show!
I have complete love for the globe so this is a bias opinion. Great theatre, great location
Awesome place. Enjoyed the Taming of the Shrew. Exposed to the elements adds to the whole experience.
Remade ..... For twenty years on the memory .... It can be done without
Unique! No words can explain the feeling of stay from an actors play Shakespeare.. Just carefully in summer under sun it's quite hot.. All people with pressure problem I suggest to buy sit place..
I would recommend getting a cushion!!! Great place to visit
Built in 1599 on the right bank of the Thames and at the end of the 20th century. 230 m from the original location reconstructed Elizabethan theater in the form of a circular or polygonal wooden and half-timbered building with thatched spectator stands and William Shakespeare as a poet. Very worthwhile piece of British cultural history!
Feeling emotions about how it worked and works nowadays!!
I love the Globe Theatre, and up until today i had nothing but praise for a theatre that staged quality productions in an excellent setting. However their current production of Henry IV pt2 was really very poor. I found the 'gender bending' of roles confusing, unecessary, with female actors not bringing anything new to the roles, except to ape cliched and stereorypical male tropes. Poor definition of characters by the ensemble actors left me fumbling for the programme to determine which 'faction they were representing at that moment, (and i know the play fairly well). Actors failed to deliver lines with any sense of understanding, leaving me to read to subtitles to understand the lines. Costuming was confused, and blocking of moves clumsy, with the last straws for me being the 'bloke in a dress' ( no effort even with a wig) playing Lady Northumberland, Jonathon Broadbent's impression of 'mammy' Agnes Brown, and the one that broke the camel's back; the hackneyed stereotypical 'gay' Francis Feeble. This is what i would expect from a 'student' production NOT the Globe Theatre. I left at the interval, something i have not done in 40+ years of theatre going.
Theatre in the round is such a different experience, and if you ever have the chance to come here I highly recommend it. I've been here several times and always had a seat, so if you do plan to sit you may want to consider renting a cushion because the benches are not the most comfortable. However, if you choose to stand you can, and I reckon this is the best view in the house.
Beneath the replication of the original Globe theaters, the museum offers an insightful look into not just William Shakespeare and his playwright ventures but also London as it was in his time.
It is a reconstruction of the Theater where Shakespeare presented his works. You have to plan very well, because it is not always open for the visit, they make presentations
Nice place. Good display of itens rekated to Shakespeare plays.
The tour is a waste of money and time.
That said, I would love to see a play here.
Very good experiemce. I was standing next to the stage. Amazing!
A great place to visit, planning on returning for a summer show now...
Unfortunately viewed only from the outside. We leave for next time. Beautiful building!
They do not explain in a language other than English. you do not know anything
Charming. Already after visiting the shop you regret not having a piece of luggage to put in the hold. Before I die I have to come and see a show here: DVDs are already a masterpiece, let alone live ...
For people who want to feel like in the time where and how people watcted the theatre. Get immersed and know the history of Shakespeare himself.
It's the Globe. What else is there to say? Shakespeare for a fiver!
Theatre done in a traditional setting. if you get a seated ticket don't be cheap on the pillows, they make all the difference!
Visited on a snowy day, magnificent. All in English please
Never disappoints. Beautiful, thoughtful productions by candlelight.
A wonderful experience to see and hear Shakespeare 's plays acted in an authentic Elizabethan setting. The theatre and the surrounding buildings are worth a visit if you enjoy the theatre, Shakespeare, history, or just architecture. The atmosphere is great. A highlight you can only see in London.
Fantastically staged play, great service and easy to access.
It's a pity there isn't 6 stars to be given...!!! What a blast.
Not open by 5.00pm whe we arrived. So after a long walk too et there we had no joy in the visit! Maybe more flexible hours?? Tourism does not end at 5.00pm?
Really cool exhibit, even from someone that's not super into Shakespeare.
Very knowledgeable tour guide.
Absolutely brilliant!! The history, the atmosphere and thee plays always of the highest quality. The Swan attached also serves good beer and food.
Simply the best Shakespeare experience in the world. All the world's a stage, but this one's the greatest.
Very informative I really recommend the tour it is very informative and entertaining. You learn so much about the plays and the times they took part in.
It is a place worth visiting because it is a faithful reproduction of the theater in which Shakespeare performed some works. According to records, it is about 200m from the original enclosure.
We went for the tour and it was a great experience! Would highly recommend, can t wait to come back and see a play.
Great replica of an old theatre and great productions being shown. Definitely worthwhile!
Our guide Matt made the tour well worthwhile with a professional touch to a historical and amusing look at the Globe, new and old. I only wish I'd been able to catch a show.
Reconstruction of the original Globe. View from wheelchair seating a bit restricted. Open air, so probably best to take a coat.
Brilliant tour guide Kana Franick made Shakespeare and the theatre come alive with her enthusiasm and information in all areas of history, the arts and intrigue of the time. Thoroughly enjoyed the visit to sucy an iconic building.
the theater looks very nice. from the outside as well as from the inside. It is very interesting to see how it used to be. we had a very sympathetic leader who showed us the theater and who passed through the prehistory with us. really great
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