Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Indoor theatre at Shakespeare's Globe, Southwark, England.
The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse contains wooden benches arranged in a pit and two galleries, creating an intimate setting for 340 spectators.
The theatre's construction started in the 1990s during the Globe complex development, but remained unfinished until receiving necessary funding for interior completion.
Productions in this theatre include works from the English Renaissance period, performed under the light of beeswax candles mounted in sconces.
The theatre operates mainly from October to April, offering performances throughout the winter season when the outdoor Globe Theatre experiences reduced activity.
The architectural design stems from drawings discovered at Worcester College, Oxford, representing the earliest documented plans for an English theatre from 1660.
Location: London Borough of Southwark
Architects: Pentagram
Part of: Shakespeare's Globe
Website: http://shakespearesglobe.com
GPS coordinates: 51.50790,-0.09655
Latest update: May 13, 2025 23:33
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