The Globe Theater was originally the company's theater owned by the famous English playwright, poet and actor William Shakespeare. It officially opened in 1599 and had a capacity for more than 3,000 people. Here Shakespeare represented many of his famous works and became one of the most successful theaters in all of London.
The tour to globe is pretty cool! A lot of interesting stories really help us get back to the old times.
shut's early & you can only see it if you book in on a tour that takes an hour so if your short on time or visit spontaneously it is almost pointless
Why would a traditional theater setup show a modern production of Romeo and Juliet with guns?!?!
Very nice place with great history. Seeing the theater group rehearsing is exciting. Small, he visits it in an hour.
A beautiful building well worth visiting. The tour my sister and i did was great with a friendly and knowledgeable guide.
I go a couple of times every year. Still expect the bard to appear on stage! Love it.
Unique theatre with a unrivalled experience.
No other theatre engages the audience quite like it.
Lovely experience, the wooden seats are hard going for the duration of the performance. Seat cushion hire is a must (if you suffer normally, is consider hiring two cushions).
Intermission drinks can be ordered in advance (if not you can only pay with cash at the break), that said the way the reserved drinks are handed out means it's quicker to take cash and buy your beverage from the bar or mobile vendor.
This a lifetime experience for me. Very excited. Well organized and planned, GREAT actors ( in the play Emilia), nice and comfortable seating (if u rent the cushion).
Shakespeare's Globe is hands down the best place to experience the greatness of Shakespeare's works. Audiences here are fully engaged with the show. The atmosphere created here is simply something not worth missing.
The tour was nice and the guide was informative. However the only space you go in is the theatre itself. In tours of other Shakespeare theatres we were also shown costume and prop areas, dressing rooms, etc. Also the tour ran 20 minutes over which made us almost late for our dinner reservation.
A must visit when in London.
You can see Shakespeare s genius in this place.
Toured by one of the actors that works at the theatre, friendly guy and great charisma.
Tour was very informative. Enjoyed it. Theater is beautiful.
Good atmosphere and high quality theatre. Well organised
We did the tour here while we were in London. Loved every minute of it. Very informative tour guide with a great sense of humour.
Fun fact: this building is a replica. The original had burnt down because the actors thought it was a good idea to fire cannons from the stage. Apparently some tourists don't know this and made complaints when they found out...
Great to see a piece of Shakespeare here. Standing for three hours flies by and is just fun.
To see is that it is pure history, the whole area, for me the most beautiful thing to visit walking parallel to the river and if it's better, go up to Monument, visit the City, cross Charing Cross and back over the bridge of the Big Ben to St James Park, who could ??
Great tour! The museum at the beginning was very informative and easy to navigate. Our tour guide was great.
Amazing performance of Hamlet. I was brought to tears more than once. Actors we're spectacular!
Museum and guided tour of the theater, very interesting!
Very nice tour. Staff know everything about everything.
Amazing place to watch a play. We sat at the back which had good views. Interesting architecture.
Recomended for Shakespeare lovers but otherwise average
I saw the matchstick girl in the small theatre attatched to rhe globe which was brilliant. Well produced and superb cast. Amazing that the theatre is only lit with candles. Three tiers of seats on the ground floor with only the highest tier facilitating a back rest. Limited space for your feet see picture (I am size 11.)
Extraordinary
Guide to the top
Thank you
I just love this place. The staff are amazing. Its worth a visit.
Performance gallor and more
Watch history unfold in the jaw dropping real time historical settings. Loving it
We just walked by. Next time I want to look inside.
Great tour guide and a great hour of entertainment. The right mix of history and local color.
I've done the theater's tour and it was really interesting to know the facts about the theater and William Shakespeare. The structure itself is simple, but it has a huge historic meaning.
Fantastic reproduction of the original theatre that was destroyed by fire. A must see.
Very unique open venue. There are planes flying over head every few minutes but the acoustics are good enough that you can still hear. They even bave screens showing subtitles in case you miss any of the words. This is full on Shakespeare so be prepared for that
A little bit disappointing. The tuor lasts about 30 minutes and includes a quick tour of the globe with some anecdotes. If you are lucky you will be able to witness some trials without being able to take pictures ... Meh
Magnificent exhibition and original animations. We loved getting dressed like a Shakespearean character.
Do the tour and transport yourself to Elizabethan London
We enjoyed the guided tour of the Globe. Very informative, entertaining and well done to get a glimpse of what was like back when Shakespear's company was performing. They have done a great job recreating the theater, even using same materials and construction techniques of the time. We are not theater goers but always relevant to learn about this important part of history.
Great tour, great revenue generator for the organization.
The Globe is just a great place to see a Shakespeare play, and as close as a modern audience is going to get to the original Elizabethan experience. Today's Globe is located not far from the site of the circa 1614 original, and is as More
Great play, great actors, great history! It worths every pound!
We took a tour with Lauren. She was an amazing guide. I'd recommend the tour to anyone, young or old.
Unfortunately they were just trying in there so there was a ban on photography. The theater is very nice, definitely worth a look if you are visiting London.
Did the tour, our guide was funny, enthusiastic, and very confident. Learnt very interesting things about Shakespeare and the theatre itself. Also learnt about local history.
Just walk past and admired the building and what it stands for
Beautiful theatre in a beautiful setting. Seating and styling is mediaeval, wooden benches and thatched roof, a tiny but vertigo inducing if you're on the upper levels but that's all part of the charm. They have an annual Comedy Store Players evening which is always chaotic fun, the highlight being the Shakespeare spoof to close the evening. Titus Androgynous or Julius Teaser anyone?
Love it, some great plays inside and out, check out what's on
Wonderful performance of Richard III at the Sam Wanamaker Theatre.
No trip to London could be considered complete without taking in a play at Shakespeare's Globe. Didn't study Shakespeare? No problem! The acting is so good, the actors somehow pull off the magic of making his language come alive for the 21st Century audience. If you go, here's a hint: it's worth the money to get a seat so you don't have to stand with the groundlings the whole time and worth the money to rent a cushion for that seat.
It is very nice ppr outside, but the work that I went to see was badly performed and it was not very practiced, but I still recommend that you go to see it outside
This place is the recreation of the two originals, since they are dwatrulleron but tones we can feel in the time of Shakespeare to be there
As a reconstruction of a piece of history the Globe is fantastic. Unfortunately the tour guide was terrible. She seemed to rely on the fact that she was "too cool for school" and made the majority of the visit unbearable. The self guided tour with audio set was very good and had both adult and child options for a lot of the sections. Their gift shop is full of Shakespeare goodies. A real shame about the actual tour itself however. With a better guide this could have been a 4*
I love nipping in here when I'm visiting London for work solo.
A beautiful theatre. Would definitely recommend visiting and seeing a play.
Shakespeare's experience recreated in great detail. The woman's explanation was incredible, she was longer than it was supposed to take, but she looked very nice.
Loved it! Stay on the ground for five pounds. Totally worth it!
Interesting Elizabethan reconstruction and play choices. Cushion rental recommended. The Wanamaker indoor theatre, Jacobean design, atmospheric with candle lit performances.
Beautiful location. View of sunset outside the theatre.
Restored model of Shakespeare's theatre. Good to take the walking introductory tour
Superb character place with some history and good open theatre shows.
Lovely venue tickets pricey compared to Dublin. What a pity they don't have free cast lists as do many other London theatres.
Went to see "All's Well That Ends Well". Great play! Very recomended
Shakespeare's Globe is a world-renowned theatre, education centre, and cultural landmark located on the bank of the River Thames in London, UK. The Globe is not just a theatre but an institution that has been dedicated to preserving and promoting Shakespeare's legacy for over 400 years. It is also always open online, making it accessible to people from all over the world.
The Globe was founded by Sam Wanamaker in 1997 as a reconstruction of the original Globe Theatre where Shakespeare's plays were performed during his lifetime. The new building was constructed using traditional methods and materials to create an authentic Elizabethan experience for audiences.
Today, the Globe offers a wide range of performances throughout the year including Shakespeare's plays as well as contemporary works inspired by his legacy. The theatre has become known for its innovative productions that push boundaries while still staying true to Shakespeare's vision.
In addition to performances, the Globe also serves as an education centre offering workshops and courses for students of all ages. These programs are designed to help people understand and appreciate Shakespeare's work while also developing their own skills in acting, writing, directing or other aspects of theatre production.
The Globe is not just a physical location but also an online platform that provides access to its resources from anywhere in the world. This includes live streams of performances as well as educational content such as podcasts and videos that explore different aspects of Shakespeare's life and work.
One unique feature of the Globe is its commitment to sustainability. The building uses renewable energy sources such as solar panels and rainwater harvesting systems which help reduce its carbon footprint while also providing a model for other institutions around the world.
Overall, Shakespeare's Globe is much more than just a theatre – it is an institution dedicated to preserving one of history’s greatest playwrights' legacy while inspiring future generations with his timeless works. Whether you're visiting London or accessing their resources online from anywhere in the world – there’s something here for everyone who loves great literature or wants to learn more about it!
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