This is a recreation of the theatre that became synonomous with Shakespeare’s plays. It was built after a huge fund raising drive and you can now experience plays there regularly. The tour of the theatre is fascinating too and well worth doing. You can’t miss the Globe along the River Thames as it’s so much older looking than the buildings around it! It’s on the South Bank – nearest tubes: London Bridge (10 min walk) or Mansion House (10 min walk). This is an extract from our free London City Guide.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE IN LONDON
Admission to the Globe tour includes a 30-40 minute guided tour and unlimited time in the exhibition which details how the Globe was re-created, background on the works of Shakespeare and London in his time. Adult admission is £10.50 (2010 price) with discounts available for children, seniors, students and families. Shakespeare’s Globe is open for tours from 9am to 12.30pm daily (11.30pm Sundays) in theatre season and from 9am to 5pm daily out of theatre season.
ADDRESS
Shakespeare’s Globe, Bankside, 21 New Globe Walk, London SE1 9DT
Tel: +44 (0) 207 902 1400
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- Shakespeare’s Globe
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- Inside Shakespeare’s Globe
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- View from the seats
SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE LINKS
The Globe website
Wikipedia - Globe Theatre page
Books on the Globe Theatre
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