It was a great experience to see where Shakespeare performed his works (or as close to a recreation as we can get)! The tour guide was awesome and well informed, and there's a neat museum/display area you can peruse while you wait for the tour to start, which go every half hour.
Awesome way to bring the history and works of Shakespeare to life
Interesting, fun, educational and an enthusiastic guide.
Wonderful to say the least. The very nice and super competent guide. Not to be missed.
Very neat place. We've been twice. The second time we went and took the tour, they were running a dress rehearsal and let us sit and watch 15 minutes of the show and for me, that was my favorite part. Granted, history is cool, but it was really neat to see part of a performance at such a well known place
A great experience. Sitting in the theater was taken back to 16th century.
Loved the placed!! The tour was very complete and theatrical in its speech and course. I really want to come back in summer for an outdoor performace (there are also winter performances develop in a theater inside). Highly recommended!
A must visit location and home to one of the world's greatest writers. A beautiful building and one of the UK's leading buildings.
I highly recommend you to book a tour. I had such an amazing time, the person who gave the tour was very enthusiastic making the whole thing just remarkable, it was like I was back in time and she told so many interesting stories and facts, showing and explaning the details, making everything even more vivid and beautiful. She was also very friendly and dedicated at her job; doing something which I believe, she loves, what resulted in a totally different atmosphere. By the way, is any time soon Coriolanus to be presented at the Globe?
One-of-a-kind, landmark theatre, the best way to experience Shakespeare's plays. Better to read a syllabus beforehand as the storyline might be hard to follow
Nice place and extremely nice and honest staff (return of a lost wallet and refusal to accept any tip! Thanks a lot)
Always brilliant. Just go it doesn't matter what is on.
Amazing reconstruction of Shakespeare's theatre. Great atmosphere to watch a play as originally performed. Went on a hot summer evening and staff provided water and sun visor.
Great place to watch a play, consider cushion hire!
This was really cool. We had a tour of the globe with a great guide. Much discovered and great value for money.
Before you start the Tour there are workshops to learn how they imitated sword fights and how they made the costumes.
You can also see a real play there in the summer, I will definitely come back for that!
Interesting 1 hour tour about Shakespeare and the replica building but not actual place where he used to perform but it was close in proximity they say.
Wow...what a fantastic place! Better then I expected.
I went with some of my daughters to see Romeo & Juliet. Show was great, performers were fab...actual open air theatre, though the seating area is covered - take a cushion to sit on though
A must see in London. The tours are great and on the cheaper side in London. The tour guides are friendly and humorous. The building itself was magnificent and definitely a cool place to see. Also there's a museum of it which was also quite interesting and informative about the history of theatre in London and Shakespeare.
However, it is pretty hard to go and see a play. If you wish to do so, you'll need to book months in advanced as plays are extremely popular.
I loved it. Our tour guide Cockney Mick was basically walking us around and having a blast himself which made the tour really fun. Quite worth it.
Beautiful place full of emotions, the visit with the guide is worth
We were only able to see the outside of the theatre. It is located in the upper Thames and you can walk across the Millennium Bridge to get there across the river. The St Paul's Cathedral is located across the way so it's pretty close to a lot of attractions.
fairly interesting. a little pricey if you're not interested in Shakespeare but the re-build of the globe is pretty spectacular. had an awesome guide with such a wealth of knowledge.
As an avid fan of Shakespeare, and theater in general, this tour was everything that I wanted it to be. Our tour guide Matt was clever and witty, and his passion for the subject matter really set the tour apart from any tour I've ever been on. Unfortunately I did not have the time to experience a play while I was there, but after this tour, I will certainly be returning.
This Theatre is amazing, our your tour guide Dom was brilliant, we were lucky enough to see a few minutes of a dress rehearsal of Two Noble Kinsmen which was amazing, I can't wait to go to a full performance.
The tour guide takes a long time, and passengers who are in a hurry do not recommend it.
Excellent experience! A must for all London visitors.
Very interesting to see how a medieval theatre looks like. Plus its Well located directly at the thames. Even when you dont want to pay the entrance fee, I highly recommend just to walk by
A really great venue to see the world's best plays. Book in advance for a standing ticket and experience the writings of William Shakespeare from the floor or the gallery just like they were enjoyed in the 16th and 17th centuries!
An amazing experience that you can't get anywhere else! I have been many times both standing and seated, no seat has the perfect angle so everyone's experience is individual. The use of original architecture, costumes (depending on play) and music make for an authentic spectacle that is the true way to see Shakespeare performed. I would recommend the very reasonably priced standing tickets for your first visit to really get a feel. A must do in London.
A superb place, and a great actor with beautiful speech to explain the whole story. In English, full of English humor.
Wonderful tour and interesting exhibit. Wish we would have been there during the season to catch a show too.
Great to know some story about the Globe.
You can also see shows here.
Around this area tons of pubs
Access, centrality, atmosphere and great service from stewards, and at vendors stalls
Impressive to be able to see a play as they had seen it in the time of Shakespeare ... that if, as in the time of Shakespeare the uncomfortable banks, or you bring a cushion of house or pay for you to leave it a little while. Awesome work
Take the guided tour, it is very interesting and fun!!
Great exposition about the complete history of this theater. I was surprised that the replica of the theater was built using only material from the time of the original.
Lovely area for a art afficinado to hang out. Ensure you pre-check timings for atleast one show and go in for one when you are around.
Great guided tour. Great information and many thanks for your honesty..this isn't the true original Shakespeare theatre.
This place is not a replica either, but close to what it may have been.
This is a short tour, approximately 40 minutes long. Not free.
Shakespeare wrote the plays and a company of all male actors played each one on this spot centuries ago. This is a live experience not to be missed, in the recent reconstructed theatre on original foundations. Unique.
Loved the seats and performances. Would be 5 star if seats had cushions as normal
I'm not a regular theatre goer, but this has made me question why. The setting is amazing, especially on a summer evening. The actors were very engaging at the showing of Anthony and Cleopatra that we saw, the choreography was impressive, and even little details like the set changes were flawless. Will definitely be back.
An absolute must when in London. One gets a good impression of Shakespeare's life and work.
Important: you will be assigned to assign tours. However, this does not pose a problem because the waiting time is bridged by screenings (eg printing technique or "how are the figures dressed"). Also help a few informative partitions to bridge the time.
If you are feeling good, you can buy tickets for a performance right at the end of the tour.
The original place where the theater stood is about 3 minutes walk from today's location.
Prices should be gotten on the website. We had visited the theater as part of the London Pass.
Obligatory stop for every lover of Shakespeare and London. The south bank of the thames is beautiful
Fantastic setting and atmosphere for Shakespeare's plays as they were originally.
Great Production and great venue. Shakespeare would be proud!!!
Wonderful experience.....
Great feelings....
Historical place.....
Heritage looks.....
The theater is definitely visiting! The actors will occasionally improvise and break the 4th wall to interact with the audience in delightful ways.
Walked past didnt go in but looks lovely on the outside
I went to see Antony and Cleopatra here on the play's last night, a few weeks back. We had a brilliant night. The performance was fantastic and plays in the Globe feel so much more authentic and exciting, because you are in such a beautiful theatre. We had standing tickets, which are unbelievable good value for money and we had a great view right next to the actors, but I won't lie, my back was hurting after several hours of standing, so there are pros and cons!
Wonderful theatre. One of the best ways to spend a warm weekend afternoon.
As a teacher of English literature I had hoped to go around the Globe. Unfortunately, I had not booked ahead and so was unable to do so. Be that as it may, the Globe is of course remodelled after the original and not the one during Shakespeare s time.
Still the charm has been retained and for anyone who has any association with Shakespeare or his works, this is a must visit.
We had walked along the Thames from the Westminster Bridge and that walk in itself was wonderful.
So go ahead and visit the Globe.
Why only four stars? Please read.
The Positives: From the moment on I bought my ticket I knew they were sticking to diversity guidelines. the staff I saw around the building was like a real life best practise paper. Two gay men, an Asian lady, a black security guard, and a very young white rather artsy dude. Plus two retired English ladies at the membership desk.
Their toilets are GREAT too- see picture. For someone who has studied sustainable HR.. what a treat. The shop is great as well, with some artistic accessoires editions, a few great book editions, and some touristy type t shirts and caps.
It becomes clear from the history of the building and the founder that a lot of love has gone into building the place. Also, there is a great, very refined artistic energy at the backbone of the whole project that can be felt. I would have given this a raving review, had it not been for ..
The Negative: I suffer from a rare autoimmune disease. You cant see it, but it can be exhausting. I came to visit the theatre on my way to the airport. So I had my suitcase with me. There, I was told they dont have any wardrobe for tour guests (it was also not possible to deposit my suitcase at the reception or elsewhere), so I had to CARRY the damn thing up and down the stairs for the whole duration of the tour. NOT PLEASANT. I almost fainted a few times.
Please fix this problem. There should be a place to store luggage, or heavier bags. I also think that the tour is not doable for disabled people in a wheelchair. Another minus point.
All in all a great experience though.
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Great tour. The guide was informative and entertaining.
A look into the theatre setting and history for Shakespeare's works back in his times
We went on the tour and to a play. It was an amazing experience.
More of a tourist attraction than a place to go and really enjoy a play. The sound is not great - planes fly over every 10 minutes or so - and the seats are not worth what they cost as they are really uncomfortable. Also unless you go in mid-summer prepare to be cold.
Guided tour informative on british theatre (Shakespeare era). 17 pounds.
Modernly interpreted plays also going on in certain seasons
Fantastic day out and excellent staff with understanding of children with special needs.
Must see a play here. This was the highlight of my visit to London. If I ever go back I will make sure to buy tickets for another play.
An unforgettable experience. Try it even if you don't understand much English. Pure theatricality
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