The Globe, on London’s famous South Bank, is a reconstruction of the theatre where William Shakespeare’s plays were performed in Elizabethan times. It is now a world-renowned theatre, educational hub, cultural landmark, and indelible piece of London’s history. As you might expect, Shakespeare’s plays are still performed here.
The main thing to remember on a visit to the Globe is that like its predecessor, the theatre is roofless. Performances go ahead whatever the weather, so if you’re booked in on a rainy night, make sure you’re dressed for the occasion!
From a Gallery to a ‘Groundling’ seat (currently £5 from the box office on Fridays at 11am, even for sold out shows, in honour of how the audience, excepting nobility, would pay a penny to stand and watch the play in the stalls near the stage) seeing a performance at the Globe is on the bucket lists of millions of cultural visitors to the capital, and is likely to be an experience you will never forget.
