Going Out in London: Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre

Along the Thames's south bank, next to the Tate Modern,

one will spot an odd-looking building with a thatched roof:

The original Globe was built in 1599

and one of its shareholders was Shakespeare himself .
This was where many of his greatest plays were presented,
until 1613 when a fire burned the theatre to the ground.

Set a few metres from the original location,

the reconstructed building, which was based on the original theatre's design,

hosts an array of high quality theatre productions in a truly stunning setting.

Attending a performance at the Globe is a unique experience:

with a yard opened to the sky,

spectators stand and get close to all the action.

{you can always book a sitting ticket in the covered galleries
if you prefer more comfort}.

What's even better is that the the Shakespeare's Globe
offres at each performance 700 tickets at just £5,

giving you the chance to become part of the 'groundlings',

the name given to the audience members

who stood in the yard of the original Globe,

paying a penny to stand close to the stage.

So, with ticket prices costing less than a two way Tube journey,
this summer, Londoners and the capital's visitors
can enjoy fantastic Shakespearean productions,

like the Merchant of Venice, King John & Richard II,

in the most original setting.

In a nutshell: a unique theatrical experience in London.