Shakespeare's Globe Theatre London

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre London is an authentic thatched wooden reconstruction of the original open-air playhouse where many of Sheakespeare's most famous plays were written and performed and every year his birthday is celebrated in the Globe and on the river. This replica of the orginal (which was just 200 yards away), is the brainchild of American actor and director Sam Wanamaker.

On-site workshops...

Shakespeare is famous the world over and the theatre is always full of students, tourists and those who love to see his plays. Actors, directors, musicians and designers all help by sharing their insights and practical experience with students, teachers and members of the public of all ages and nationalities. There are on-site workshops, in-service training, distance learning programs and seasonal events. Every year more than 50,000 students take part in activities, tailor-made to the specific needs of the group, from primary school to post-graduate level.

Book to see a play...

If you'd like to see a play, the season runs from May to October and if you dress up warm and snug you can also see Shakespeare's Twelfth Night on 4th January 2009.

Note: All seats are priced according to visibility and if you don't mind standing for 3 hours, there are 700 standing tickets each costing 5 pounds for every performance.

Globe Theatre London

Theatre: 21 New Globe Walk, South Bank SE1 9DT

Book a tour of the Globe Exhibitiona...

Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition

14th November 2008 - 1st October 2009
Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition
The world's largest exhibition devoted to Shakespeare and the London in which he lived and worked. Housed beneath the reconstructed Globe Theatre on London's Bankside, the exhibition explores the remarkable story of the Globe, and brings Shakespeare's world to life using a range of interactive displays and live demonstrations.

Cafès & Restaurants

If you feel like a bite to eat the restaurants and cafes are open throughout the year and you don't have to see a play to enjoy them. The Cafe on the Piazza floor provides coffee, lunch and afternoon tea and the grill restaurant offers lunch and dinner. All with amazing views of the Thames.