Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

　　    Shakespeare's Globe Theatre (Shakespeare's Globe Theatre) is situated near the site of the original Globe Theatre. The original Globe Theatre was located in London, UK. It was originally built in 1599 by the Lord Chamberlain's Men, the acting company to which William Shakespeare belonged. Most of Shakespeare's plays were performed at the Globe Theatre during the 17th century. On June 29, 1613, the theatre was destroyed by a fire 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, named "Shakespeare's Globe Theatre" or the "New Globe Theatre," about 205 meters away from the original site on Park Street.

　　    Remarkably, the design, construction methods, and building materials of the new theatre aim to closely resemble the original. It mainly uses brick and timber, giving it an antique charm. Performances of Shakespeare’s plays here follow the style of the Elizabethan era, using natural light instead of stage lighting. The stage sets are very simple with no extra decorations, and there is no barrier between the stage and the audience, allowing spectators to fully immerse themselves in the play—closely resembling 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 shocked to find that the famous Globe Theatre had been reduced to just a bronze plaque on a wall. He then decided to rebuild the Globe Theatre. His vision and efforts gradually gained international attention, leading to the creation of the 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 on the Globe and offers guided tours inside the reconstructed theatre.

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

　　    Ticket: £6

　　    Opening hours: 9:00–12:30 from May to September; 10:00–17:00 from October to April

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