Step inside this faithful recreation of William Shakespeare’s iconic Globe Theatre. Imagine it as it would have been at the centre of London’s notorious Bankside entertainment district. Throughout the year their expert guides bring this extraordinary open-air theatre to life in a 50-minute guided tour, with colourful stories of the 1599 Globe, the reconstruction process in the 1990s and how the building works today as an imaginative and experimental theatre space. Take a seat ‘within this wooden ‘O’’ – listen, absorb and ask questions as the secrets of the Globe unfold.
The iconic Globe Theatre is a faithful reconstruction of the open-air playhouse in which Shakespeare worked, and for which he wrote many of his most famous plays! Their expert guide-storytellers provide a fascinating 50-minute tour of the Globe Theatre auditorium, vividly recreating colourful stories of the 1599 Playhouse, the London Shakespeare would have known and the Globe reconstruction process in the 1990s. Their guides will also bring the theatre to life for visitors, exploring how the ‘wooden ‘O’’ works today as an imaginative and experimental space for performance.
Evan Evans e-tickets are only valid for the Tour at the date and time shown
Please note, subject to the activity taking place on stage due to the nature of a working theatre, certain restrictions may apply on your Tour, including photography
Guided Tour language sheets are available in French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Japanese and Simplified Chinese
The tour duration is approximately 50 minutes and live guided in English
Guided Tours take place outdoors in all weathers so we recommend appropriate clothing and footwear
Why visit:
A fascinating introduction to the world-famous Globe Theatre and life in Shakespeare's London.
Discover how shows were produced in Shakespeare's time and how the space is used today.
The Globe is the first major building erected in central London, since the Great Fire of 1666, to have a thatched roof.
Open-air theatre with a framework constructed using traditional techniques and held together using 9,500 wooden pegs.
Highlights
Travel back in time to explore the life and times of the world's greatest ever dramatist
Learn how Shakespeare's works were brought to life using special effects and elaborate costumes
Enjoy a tour of the reconstructed theatre with an Expert Guide
