William Shakespeare is undoubtedly one of the world's most famous writers, poets and playwrights. His timeless plays are still performed around the world today, but his fame began nowhere else but London.
History and building replicas
The theatre associated with William Shapeskear was built on the south bank of the Thames during 1599. In fact, it was just a dismantled and relocated James Burbage Theatre, which Shakespeare and his companions named The Globe.
However, in 1613 the building completely burned down, but due to its simple construction it was rebuilt in 1614, only to be destroyed again in 1644.
It was not until the late 20th century that the American actor Sam Wanamaker, a lover of Shakespeare, built a very faithful replica of the original theatre, The Globe.
Visit The Globe
Today, Globe Theatre is once again an active theatre, although due to weather conditions and the lack of heating only during the summer season (approximately late April to October).
For a list of performances and to buy tickets, visit the official website: shakespearesglobe.com/whats-on.
How to get to the Globe?
The theatre building is in Southwark on the banks of the Thames near the Millennium Bridge pedestrian bridge, which takes you directly to St Paul's Cathedral. The theatre is next to the Tate Modern Art Gallery.
Nearest tube station:
- Blackfriars - 500 metres, District and Circle lines
- Southwark - 650 metres, Jubilee line
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