Globe Theater, famous as Shakespeare’s Globe, is one of the most famous theaters, even though it is only a replica of the theater where Shakespeare’s dramas were acted out.
The original theater was constructed in the 16th century, with Shakespeare’s plays being always on offer. At the time, the establishment was the most popular and most successful theater in London. It was precisely during the acting out of one of Shakespeare’s plays that the Globe caught fire in 1613 and the entire roof and the supporting wooden beams were engulphed in flames.
In 1614, a new theater was built on the same spot, where Shakespeare and his acting group performed until 1642, when Puritans closed down all of the city’s theaters. In 1644, the theater was demolished, with only a memorial plaque being placed in Shakespeare’s honor.
The theater wasn’t rebuilt until mid-20th century, when American director Sam Wanamaker visited London, as well as the site of the famous theater. He immediately started gathering funds for the construction of the theater, finally managing to finish it in 1997, only 200 meters away from where the original theater had stood. The new theater was almost identical to the old one, and it hosts numerous plays even today, mostly during the summer.
The theater can be visited when it is closed, that is when no plays are acted out. If our visitors want to visit London in the summer, between May and October, they can purchase tickets to see Shakespeare’s plays in The Globe. Ticket prices vary depending on the play and the seat they wish to reserve. The cheapest tickets are in the area where they will need to stand during the play, and the tickets for this section cost around £5.
