Shakespeare's Globe Reviews

Brilliant place, phenomenal actors, stripped back and raw story telling, really does Shakespeare justice.

Curious place to paint even though it was rebuilt but you get an idea of what a theater of the time was like. It is worth visiting.

This place should definitely be on your life bucket list! Absolutely amazing with great staff looking to always help you.

Good visit for families. Very entertaining and participatory.

Good performance at good prices, interesting history of the theater, a visit is definitely worth it.

it looks very original and the plays are extraordinary

Would recommend the gluten free beer. Didn't realise it was gluten free for months!

A magnificent experience to enjoy Shakespeare's play as it was done in his time and at affordable prices.

Very nice typical theater whose story told by a guide is very interesting.

Saw Romeo and Juliet here, excellent production and a pleasure to see. Production worked really well with great crowd interaction and really well played characters. Thoroughly modern version of a classic.

Definitely take a tour, it's easily worth the price

Went to see an amazing production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" - loved both the play and the theatre. Unique experience!

An absolutely must if visiting London, excellent performance and excellent service from the friendly staff

The piece was exciting! The actors are varied and deliver a show. The building itself plunges us back to Shakespeare's time.

Two good little theatres, nice candle lit authenticity in the inside theatre, beautiful outside theatre - but bring a cushion and something warm. Frustrating that you can't look inside the outside theatre when you're seeing a play inside in the evening during the winter

You can only enter with guided tour in English. There is no information about when visits begin. When you arrive you finally find out when it is the next visit. In our case, we no longer had time.

To be or not to be ... of course go !!! Especially valuable experience - watching the play, standing on your own two right in front of the stage !!! Funny money at 5 pounds and you are closer to the actors and the stage !!! In the sense that a standing ticket costs only 5 pounds. Sessile ones start at 28.

Guided tour face and long. You only see the theater outside, it doesn't take you to the backstage space.

Cute little place with a lot of history. Highly recommend if you're in London!

Very unique experience sitting (standing) in an old style theatre. Don't forget to rent seat cushions if you plan on sitting on those wooden benches. Wear a thick jacket or rent a blanket during cold months.

Fantastic show, fantastic environments but so glad we got a cushion.

Do the 30mins tour. If you manage to get the older guy who talks alot it will be fun. Forget his name but he's entertaining.

Excellent experience! Buy a covered seat if it looks like it will rain. No umbrellas allowed.

Guided tour in English by a friendly and cultured guide. Very cute theater that teaches us a lot about Shakespeare. Really it's worth the cost.

Go. Just go. This place is so amazing and the quality of every show I've ever seen there was of the highest order.

Shakespeare's Globe is a theatre house in London that requires no introduction. This is a reconstruction of the iconic and historic 'Globe Theatre' built by William Shakespeare in 1599, where performances were given to the delight of crowds until the closing of The Globe in 1642.

Fast forward to 1997 and we find the new Shakespeare's Globe theatre being built on the South Bank of the River Thames. This is a reconstruction of the original 17th century Globe Theatre and is based upon best estimates of the original theatre house dimensions. Today, you can attend almost daily Shakespeare performances here, either standing in the pit or being seated in one of the boxes that round the centre stage. It is a unique and enjoyable experience.

Overall, for Shakespeare fans and those who enjoy English history, this is a prized opportunity to see and experience a theatre performance in a manner of the early 17th century. It is one of the truly enjoyable places to visit in London and an experience that will not soon be forgotten.

Tip: Tickets in the pit are very affordable and can be bought on the day. However, it is highly advisable to book your box seat tickets in advance to avoid disappointment, particularly if you intend to attend a performance during a summer weekend. Tickets can be purchased directly on the Shakespeare's Globe website and you can pick them up at the ticketing office anytime before your performance.

Tip: Shakespeare's Globe is located in a lovely area of Southwark, right on the promenade running along the River Thames. It is within close walking distance to the Tate Modern Museum, Borough Markets, The Shard and Millennium Bridge. So you can do a bit of sightseeing in the area prior to taking in a play at Shakespeare's Globe.

Interesting tour. Afterwards we had the Sunday roast at the Swan restaurant

Like you're taking a trip back in time. Try standing in the pitts. It's worth it! Buzzing atmosphere

Unbelievable and unforgettable performance of Hamlet!!!! First show at the Globe - Michelle Terry was outstanding as Hamlet, not to mention as the new Artistic Director of Shakespeare's Globe!!!

Amazing play, the actors are great!
The benches are not the most comfortable but it doesn't take anything from the experience. Plus, the candles make it a very unique experience!

I watched Shakespeare's Hamlet performance. I expected the authentic play but it was a work with many modern elements. Hamlet and friend Horatio is a woman, Ophelia is a man. In addition, he has a friend of mine who uses sign language and a spy of the king. Oh, you can do this. It's new! I admired it, but I wanted to see an authentic play.

just a super nice and worth seeing building. Unfortunately not the original but faithfully rebuilt. The guide is fun and informative

Wish I could give it ten stars because the tours and show were both so amazing. Our tour guide was great, though I don't remember his name.

Exciting, intense, a true journey into the past that is present

A must-visit cultural experience when in London. Nothing encapsulates London s history, creativity, talent and entertainment like the Globe - a truly memorable place.

Although it is not the original and got relocated, the Globe is still able to deliver the taste of the past and show us all what the Bard would do. Not to talk about the amazing candle lit performances.

Great atmosphere, fantastic service (Olga was friendly, helpful and attentive) and superb food. The beef, Guinness and oyster pie was absolutely delicious. Highly recommended.

Pretty cool architecture. It is a replica of the original theater.

Worth. You pay entrance fee but you have access to the museum (with electronic guide in several languages) and to the tour (which is in English but they give you a folio with the bulk of the explanations in several languages). And you can see works of Shakespeare if you buy the tickets (preferably in advance). It is a beautiful place to know, interesting and very illustrative. We loved it.

Amazing place. Go often. Volunteer staff can be officious but improving I think. Plays usually brilliant. Idiotic of Board to push Email Rice out so I have docked it one star.

I was not able to get inside but the outside if it is something to really appreciate.

Saw As You Like It and it was incredible! Rosalind was especially great and the diversity within the cast was inspiring!

Have seen it on TV but wanted to experience it in the flesh. Really good tour guide. Nice coffee shop.

Where else can you see world class theatre for a fiver... Great ambience, great performers, essential visit

Lovely theatre with consistently good productions. Standing tickets are always a cheap option, and you can often have good luck in the return tickets line (opens at six for evening shows). It's a classic, and I would highly recommend this for any visit to London.

Wow. Mind blowing awesome. Take the tour, see the museum, see a show.

Good looking outdoor theater. There is something really fun to being a groundling.

Fantastic tour. Learned much about the early theatre culture and where it fit in English society.

Nice replica of the original Globe. Free entry with London Pass!

Good to see everything we learnt and heard about in class, amazing tour guide.

Excellent experience. Fascinating exhibits. Good cafe too.

What a place to see a play! Fantastic performers in the most historic of theatres...bravo!

Though we didn't enjoy the production we saw (twelfth night), taking in a play here --even in the standing area-- is well worth it. The tours that they offer in the mornings, combined with the museum, are a real treat.

The Sam Wanamaker theatre is a really beautiful candlelit space with live music. I definitely recommend a visit. We had standing tickets on the top side balcony but were comfy enough. Some of the stage was obscured but it wasn't too bad.

If I were to change anything it would be that standing tickets didn't have assigned numbers because it's a bit of a pain for the whole row to shuffle out to let later people in, it'd be easier to just move down the row in the order you arrive.

INCREDIBLE ARCHITECTURE! It brought me back to the XVII

HORRIBLE! Cast lacerador decided to put a woman like Hamlet, a face of 1.90 like Ophelia and many other bizarrices. I left in the middle of the play, like many others.

They managed to ruin one of the best sights in London.

I suggest taking the guided tour only. Do not buy the piece if you do not want to go through what I went through.

Interesting performance of As You Like It with great climax

Buy/bring something to sit on and when it's getting chilly remember you're outside!

Historical place It would be necessary to see a representation

We were given a tremendous tour by a truly talented guide and Shakespearean enthusiast. A full family experience.

Guided tours of the theater are paid and you can also use the local shop with lots of originalities.

went there for a show. great experience and the venue. we really did not understand much from the play coz we are not english haha