This replica of the Shakespeare's 16th century theatre, reconstructed just 200 yards from its original site, is the brainchild of American actor and director Sam Wanamaker. Built in wood and thatch, using techniques from 400 years ago, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre opened in 1996. Although it is not an exact replica, it is close, and plays are performed in the open-air, rain or shine. The thrust stage, and the fact that cheap standing tickets are available for every performance, create a raucous relationship between actor and audience that makes it unlike any other London Theatre. If you are standing, remember to dress appropriately (there's no shelter from the elements, and on hot days most performances are accompanied by somebody fainting). Visitors can also tour the theatre and spend time at the adjacent Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition.
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Footsbarn's Christmas Cracker 22nd December 2009 - 3rd January 2010 For the first time ever, Shakespeare's Globe will be opening...
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Footsbarn's Christmas Cracker
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, SE1 9DT
22nd December 2009 - 3rd January 2010
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Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
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Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, SE1 9DR
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This replica of the Shakespeare's 16th century theatre, reconstructed just 200 yards from its original site, is the brainchild of American actor and director Sam Wanamaker
