Globe Theatre
- SE1 9DT
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A newly rebuilt model of Shakespeare's theatre which stands on the South Bank by Tate Modern, close to the site of the original theatre that burnt down in 1613. (A cannon shot ignited the thatched roof of the gallery during a performance of Henry VIII. Nobody was hurt.)
The theatre has a large open standing area which is enclosed by three tiers of covered, wraparound seating.
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The 2005 theatre season will run from 6 May to 2 October, due to temperatures and daylight. Standing tickets are 5, and this should be experienced once -- after which you'll want a seat from 14 (not including cushion hire). Productions have tended to be straight-down-the-middle and somewhat unadventurous, although this may have changed with an all-female Taming of the Shrew drawing notice last season.
In the meantime there's an exhibition and tour for those interested in the building and its history. The cost is 8.50, so you would be well advised to get a 2for1 voucher to be used with a valid rail ticket.
The tour of the theatre is very interesting, with a suitably actorly guide who knows his stuff. The exhibition is probably less captivating.
Lots of educational work with local school children is carried out, which looks like terrific fun.
A newly rebuilt model of Shakespeare's theatre which stands on the South Bank by Tate Modern, close to the site of the original theatre that burnt down in 1613. (A cannon shot ignited the thatched roof of the gallery during a performance of Henry VIII. Nobody was hurt.)
The theatre has a large open standing area which is enclosed by three tiers of covered, wraparound seating.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/7e/200px-Globe_Galleries.JPG
The 2005 theatre season will run from 6 May to 2 October, due to temperatures and daylight. Standing tickets are 5, and this should be experienced once -- after which you'll want a seat from 14 (not including cushion hire). Productions have tended to be straight-down-the-middle and somewhat unadventurous, although this may have changed with an all-female Taming of the Shrew drawing notice last season.
In the meantime there's an exhibition and tour for those interested in the building and its history. The cost is 8.50, so you would be well advised to get a 2for1 voucher to be used with a valid rail ticket.
The tour of the theatre is very interesting, with a suitably actorly guide who knows his stuff. The exhibition is probably less captivating.
Lots of educational work with local school children is carried out, which looks like terrific fun.