Shakespeare's Globe

21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London, SE1 9DT Full details & map
© John Tramper

Shakespeare's Globe review

Sam Wanamaker's dream - to recreate the theatre where Shakespeare first staged many of his plays - became a reality in 1997, some four years after his death. A lasting legacy, Shakespeare's Globe has been an unbridled success, underpinned in part by its educational programme (you can drop in for talks and readings) and its commitment to faithfully recreating an original 'Shakespeare in performance' experience. The open-air, free-standing Yard is the best bet for those after complete authenticity - the absence of seating may test your stamina but tickets are excellent value - while the Middle and Upper Galleries afford a (marginally more comfortable) atmosphere of their own. The only thing that tends to mar a performance is the theatre's somewhat noisy, flight-path location. If the Bard is not your bag, look out for various seasonal festivals that take place on the riverside area outside the Globe Theatre.


Events at Shakespeare's Globe

The Globe Exhibition

Until Dec 24 2010 Museums & Attractions

A permanent exhibition about the history of the Bankside site on which the Elizabethan Globe Theatre has been rebuilt using 400-year-old materials and techniques, plus elegantly displayed costumes ...

Shakespeare's Sonnets and Sex

Thu Nov 12 Theatre

Professor Stanley Wells celebrates the 400th anniversary of The Sonnets with a discussion of sex in Shakespeare.

Sounding the Sonnets that Shakespeare Spoke

Wed Nov 18 Theatre

Professor David Crystal explains the 'Original Pronunciation' perspective that he developed for productions at this address and explores the new aesthetic that this introduces for modern audiences.

Shakespeare's Globe details

Address
21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London, SE1 9DT

Transport London Bridge/Blackfriars 

Telephone

020 7401 9919

Shakespeare's Globe website

Times Oct-Apr: 10am-5pm daily; May-early Oct 9am-12.30pm daily (exhibition & Globe Theatre tour), 1pm-5pm (exhibition & Rose Theatre tour). Opening hours are subject to change

Prices £10.50, £8.50 concs, £6.50 children (5-15), £28 family ticket (2 adults, 2/3 children), incl tour

Shakespeare's Globe map

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