Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre (Shakespeare's Globe Theatre) is not far from the site of the original Globe Theatre. The Globe Theatre is located in London, UK. The original Globe Theatre was built in 1599 by the Lord Chamberlain's Men, the acting company to which William Shakespeare belonged. During the 17th century, most of Shakespeare's plays were performed at the Globe Theatre. It was destroyed by fire on June 29, 1613, during a performance of "Henry VIII." The Globe Theatre was rebuilt in 1614 and closed in 1642. In 1997, a modern reconstruction of the Globe Theatre was completed and named "Shakespeare's Globe Theatre" or "The New Globe Theatre," located about 205 meters from the original site on Park Street.

Notably, the design, construction methods, and materials used in the theatre aim to closely resemble the original Globe Theatre, primarily using bricks and timber, giving it a rich historical feel. The performances of Shakespeare's plays here are done in the style of the Elizabethan era, using natural light instead of stage lighting. The stage sets are very simple with no additional decoration, and there is no barrier between the stage and the audience, fully immersing the audience in the drama, much like the theatrical experience of that time.

The construction of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre is credited to American actor Sam Wanamaker CBE. When he arrived in London in 1949, he was astonished to find that the famous Globe Theatre of Shakespeare had survived only as a bronze plaque on a wall. He then decided to rebuild the Globe Theatre. His ideas and efforts gradually gained international attention, leading to the creation of today’s new theatre. Due to its open-air nature, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre only stages Shakespearean plays from May to September. At other times, visitors can explore the theatre museum, which features background history of the Globe Theatre and offers guided tours inside the reconstructed theatre.

Address: 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London, UK

Ticket price: £6

Opening hours: 9:00–12:30 (May–September), 10:00–17:00 (October–April)

Transportation: Take a bus to London Bridge or Cannon Street station