How to Visit Shakespeare's Globe Theater

The Globe Theater of William Shakespeare's time was destroyed in the 1600s. American director-actor Sam Wanamaker established a trust and a new theater was built. Although he did not live to see its completion, the building was finished in 1997. Visit Shakespeare's Globe Theater by using the following steps as a guideline.

Things You'll Need

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Instructions

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      Travel to London, England. Shakespeare's Globe Theater is located across from St. Paul's Cathedral on the South Bank of the Thames River.

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      Purchase tickets to watch a world-class production of a Shakespeare play. Register for their email list on their website for an early schedule and plan your visit accordingly. Their theater season typically ends in October. Tickets may be purchased either by calling the box office at 020 7401 9919 or ordering online.

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      Tour the theater. Guides offer tours every 15 to 30 minutes when the theater is open and a play is showing. Booking a tour in advance is advised for large groups. If a play is being performed, the tour will be taken to the nearby Rose Theater location, where Shakespeare developed his playwriting skills. Call 020 7902 1500 for information on tours.

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      Peruse Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition next to the theater. There are exhibits on clothing and costumes, music, special effects, the rebuilding of the Globe Theater and recreation of a printing press from the 17th Century.

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      Grab a bite to eat or a drink at the Swan at the Globe. This restaurant is located at the theater. There is a bar on the ground floor and the Brasserie for dining as well as the Underglobe for large groups.

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