Globe Theatre, Elizabethan amphitheater in Southwark, England
The Globe Theatre features a wooden structure with three covered seating levels and an open-air courtyard where audiences stand during performances.
The original Globe Theatre, built in 1599, burned down in 1613 during a performance when a stage cannon ignited the thatched roof.
The theatre presents Shakespeare's plays in their original staging conditions, with natural lighting and traditional musical instruments of the period.
The theatre operates from April through October, offering standing tickets in the yard for £5 and covered seating options at higher prices.
Actors perform without microphones on a thrust stage that extends into the audience, creating direct interaction between performers and spectators.
Location: London Borough of Southwark
Inception: 1599
Official opening: 1599
GPS coordinates: 51.50667,-0.09472
Latest update: May 28, 2025 22:37
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