Historical version 1 of Globe Theatre (view current version)
A newly rebuilt model of the original Shakespearean theatre, close to the site of the original. The theatre has a large open standing area which is enclosed by three tiers of covered, wraparound seating.
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.