Shakespeare's Globe Theatre - Theatretickets-London

Founded by the visionary and pioneering American actor/director Sam Wanamaker who sadly did not live to witness its completion, Shakespeare's Globe is a true-to-history reconstruction of the original Globe Theatre, an Elizabethan playhouse built in 1599 for which William Shakespeare wrote plays. It is located on the south bank of the River Thames just like the original venue, and is a unique international resource dedicated to the exploration of the works of Shakespeare and the playhouse for which he wrote, through performance and education.

There’s nothing quite like Shakespeare's Globe. The venue has an incredibly immersive and atmospheric space, providing visitors with a real thrill from seeing a Shakespeare play there as they imagine his audiences watching in similar conditions.

As it is an open-air theatre, some practical considerations should be noted as patrons will be subject to the changeable British weather – so please dress accordingly when you visit. The experience is made particularly fun by getting close up to the action on stage and interacting with performers in the yard.

Cushions are available to rent, to make the wooden bench seating more comfortable, or patrons are welcome to bring their own extra padding.

You can further enrich your experience of the Globe by taking a guided tour of the venue and learning more about the theatre and about William Shakespeare.

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Shakespeare's Globe Address

Address
21 New Globe Walk, London, SE1 9DT

Venue Facilities

Nearest Tube
London Bridge

Tube Lines
Northern, Jubilee

Directions from nearest tube

Exit the station, following signs for the River Thames/South Bank. As you reach the river, head west and the Globe is by the Tate Modern on the south side of the river.

Railway Station
London Bridge

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Theatre & Ticket Info

The Shakespeare's Globe Theatre was the brainchild of the late actor Sam Wannamaker and is a replica of the original theatre that stood close to the site and originally opened in 1599. The theatre was built from timber and natural materials, including a thatched roof, and has a capacity of 1421 seats.

Remaining authentic to the original design, Shakespeare's Globe has a large standing area, where patrons can purchase cheap, unreserved standing tickets to watch performances as "Groundlings." Seating within the venue is arranged into three Galleries which sit on the sides of the thrust stage. Row E in the theatre’s benched seating areas is considered a good choice and offers back support when watching the action. Cushions are also available to hire at the theatre.

The best seats in Shakespeare's Globe can be found in the central bays of both the Lower and Middle Galleries. As actors usually project to the Middle Gallery and the Lower Gallery sits just above stage height, and offers clear views from the middle rows. , this a very desirable section of the theatre to be in.

Standing in the Yard at the Globe offers a very cheap way of watching the show with tickets in this section unreserved, leaving you free to move around to find the best view. The bays at either side of the stage and seats at the end of rows of the Lower Gallery are slightly restricted due to pillars but still offer a good-value seated experience.

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