Shakespeare's Globe

Capacity700 Seats

Seating Tiers4 Levels

Venue SizeSmall

About The Venue

Shakespeare's Globe is a faithful reconstruction of the original 1599 Elizabethan playhouse, where many of Shakespeare's plays were first performed. Opened in 1997, it offers an authentic open-air theatrical experience, immersing audiences in the atmosphere of Shakespearean London. Its unique thrust stage and standing 'groundlings' yard foster an intimate connection between performers and spectators, making it a significant architectural and cultural landmark.

Seating

The first tier of seated galleries, positioned closest to the stage. Seating consists of wooden benches, often without backrests, though cushions are usually available for rent or included with premium tickets. Central bays offer excellent, close-up views of the stage. However, side bays can have significantly restricted views of parts of the stage, particularly the rear stage and discovery space, due to the theatre's architectural pillars and the acute angle to the thrust stage. Legroom is generally limited due to the bench seating. Premium 'Gentlemen's Rooms' or 'Lord's Rooms' are located within this gallery, offering prime, often cushioned, seating with some of the best sightlines.

Toilets

Accessible: Piazza level (2 dedicated, 1 by Globe Door 1/first aid room), Lower Level (1 wheelchair accessible for all); Gender-neutral with baby changing: Piazza level (next to Shop).

Bars

Swan Bar & Restaurant (with Thames views); Foyer Cafe Bar (also open during show intervals).

Box Office

Mon-Fri: 11am-6pm; Sat: 10am-6pm; Sun: 10am-5pm.

Stage Door

21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 9DT.

Location

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21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 9DT

Directions

Shakespeare's Globe is located on the South Bank. The nearest Tube stations are Blackfriars (District & Circle lines, 10-15 minute walk across Blackfriars Bridge), London Bridge (Jubilee & Northern lines, 10-15 minute walk along Bankside), and Southwark (Jubilee line, 10-15 minute walk). Blackfriars and London Bridge also offer National Rail services. Numerous bus routes serve the area.