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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.
A permanent exhibition about the history of the Bankside site on which the Elizabethan Globe Theatre has been rebuilt...
Dr Paul Edmondson, director of Stratford-upon Avon's Poetry Festival, is joined by Globe actor Zoe Waites for this...
Michael Wood offers insights on the Bard and his biographies.
A staged reading of 'The Return from Parnuassus', or 'The Scourge iof Simony' (published 1606).
Diana Devlin leads an inspiring introduction to the staged reading of the Read Not Dead performance.
Dr Jessica Freeman presents a lecture for the London Theatres Bibliography Seminar. For details, contact...
Charles Nicholl discusses the latest edition of Nicholas Rowe's 'The Life of Shakespeare', to which he has...
An annual celebration of the Southwark community through song and music. Booking required; email...
Concert featuring local schools and community groups including Southwark Youth Theatre.
Footsbarn Theatre present the Globe's first ever Christmas production, featuring a madcap troupe of characters...
The Globe stages its first-ever Christmas show with Footsbarn's carnival of comedy and Christmas cheer.
Transport London Bridge/Blackfriars
020 7401 9919
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; closed Dec 24, 25
Prices £10.50, £8.50 concs, £6.50 children (5-15), £28 family ticket (2 adults, 2/3 children), incl tour
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