Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
About
The Globe Theatre opened in 1997 and is one of the most unique, remarkable and breath-taking theatrical spaces in London.
It is also the only thatched-roof building in London, which is an open-air theatre with no roof over the central yard, which performances take place in all weather.
Seats are arranged in galleries all around the wide, open stage, so spectators and performers can see each other at all times. There are also a limited amount of seats in the yard available from £5.
The summer season opens on the 19 May with Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, followed by Romeo & Juliet and Twelfth Night. The Globe Touring Ensemble will perform As You Like It, The Tempest and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, including some of the ever-popular Audience Choice performances.
The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse named in honour of the Globe’s founder, opened in 2014 and is based on indoor candlelit theatres known to Shakespeare and his contemporaries.
Lit by over one hundred beeswax candles, with a spectacularly decorated ceiling. The intimate Sam Wanamaker Playhouse hosts plays, concerts, education workshops and events throughout the year. Its main theatrical season runs from late October to early April, which there are a full programme of events through the summer that include Metamorphoses, a new piece of theatre by the Globe’s writer-in-residence and inspired by Ovid’s Myths, which will open on the 30 September.
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Opening Times
Bookings should be made through the box office.
Tel: 020 7401 9919
Fax: 020 7902 1475.
Opening Times
Globe Theatre - late April to early October, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse - late October to early April
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Venue Details & Map
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
- Address
-
21 New Globe Walk, BanksideLondonSE1 9DT
- Telephone:
- +44 (0)20 7401 9919
- info@shakespearesglobe.com
- Website
- https://www.shakespearesglobe.com
- Public transport:
- Tube: Mansion House, St Pauls, tube/train: London Bridge, Waterloo. Walk along the riverside from London Bridge or Waterloo.
Facilities & Accessibility
- Access Inside Building Facilities
- Accessible lift
- Lift buttons with raised numbers or letters
- Lift with spoken announcements on arrival at each floor
- Ramps with handrail within building
- Ramps within building
- Steps with handrail within building
- Steps within building
- Access into the Building
- Automatic doors
- Accessible Bathroom Facilities
- Designated wheelchair accessible public toilet
- Accessible Communication Facilities
- Audible alarm system
- Hearing loop system
- Information available in large print
- Accessible Parking Facilities
- Blue badge parking available
- Designated disabled parking available within fifty metres of main entrance
- Accessible Venue Facilities
- Assistance dogs can be looked after by staff
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Emergency evacuation procedures for guests with disabilities
- Level access, ramp or lift to dining area
- Level access, ramp or lift to restaurant or cafe
- Level access, ramp or lift to the bar
- Level access, ramp or lift to the shop
- Special dietary requirements catered for
- Staff disability awareness trained
- Wheelchairs available free of charge
- Additional Accessible Facilities
- Accessible baby changing rooms
- Accessible changing rooms
- Audio Described (AD) performances
- Captioned (CAP) performances
- Low payment counters
- Low reception or information counters
- Relaxed performances
- Signed British Sign Language (BSL) performances
- Attraction Facilities
- Gift shop
- Public toilets
- Booking Facilities
- Coach parties accepted
- Group bookings accepted
- Catering Facilities
- Bar
- Cafe
- Event catering
- Outdoor dining / Beer garden
- Private Dining
- Restaurant
- Set price menu
- Theatre menu
- Vegetarian options on menu
- Children Facilities
- Children welcome
- Childrens menu
- Event Facilities
- Available for wedding receptions
- Breakout Rooms
- Civil Partnership licence held
- Conference rooms / Meeting rooms
- In house AV available
- Licenced for civil marriages
- Wedding service
- General Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Lifts
- Payment Facilities
- Group rates available