Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition is the world's largest exhibition devoted to Shakespeare and the London in which he lived and worked. Housed beneath the reconstructed Globe Theatre on London's Bankside, the exhibition explores the remarkable story of the Globe, and brings Shakespeare's world to life using a range of interactive displays and live demonstrations.
Highlights
- Guided tour of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London
- Tour the reconstructed Globe Theatre and see how plays were staged in Shakespeare's day
- All-day access to the interactive Globe Exhibition
- Actors, recordings and interactive displays bring Shakespeare's world to life
- Upgrade to include a delicious afternoon tea at the Globe Theatre
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Tour and Exhibition
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mock-up-of-london.jpgMock up of what London was like during Shakespeare time. The Thames use to freeze over and they had parties on the ice!Photo by: MariaUnited Kingdom, 03 2013 -
Tea-at-the-swan.jpgDrinking teaPhoto by: MariaUnited Kingdom, 03 2013 -
Swan-food.jpgYummy afterrnoon Tea at the SwanPhoto by: MariaUnited Kingdom, 03 2013 -
shakespear-outfits.jpgCheck out the outfits they use to wear whilst acting on the stagePhoto by: MariaUnited Kingdom, 03 2013 -
shakespear-music.jpgTraditional musicPhoto by: MariaUnited Kingdom, 03 2013 -
Water-feature.jpgLoved this water feature outside the globePhoto by: MariaUnited Kingdom, 03 2013 -
view-at-the-swan.jpgWaiting for our afternoon tea with the view of LondonPhoto by: MariaUnited Kingdom, 03 2013 -
timeline-of-the-globe.jpgTimeline of the globePhoto by: MariaUnited Kingdom, 03 2013 -
the-globe-theater.jpgInside the GlobePhoto by: MariaUnited Kingdom, 03 2013 -
Costumes from the GlobeReplicas of the Costumes that were used during Shakespeare's time and still used in the plays.Photo by: Nick03 2012 -
Musical Instruments from the ...The types of musical instruments that were used at the Globe TheatrePhoto by: Nick03 2012 -
The inside of the GlobeThe tour inside the Globe TheatrePhoto by: Nick03 2012 -
Shakespeare's GlobeThe outside of the Globe Theatre from the ThamesPhoto by: Nick03 2012 -
Shakespeare GlobeGlobe TheatrePhoto by: isaUnited Kingdom, 08 2011 -
Shakespeare GlobeGlobe TheatrePhoto by: isaUnited Kingdom, 08 2011 -
Shakespeare GlobeRestaurantPhoto by: isaUnited Kingdom, 08 2011 -
Shakespeare GlobeGlobe TheatrePhoto by: isaUnited Kingdom, 08 2011 -
Shakespeare Globe16th Century clothingPhoto by: isaUnited Kingdom, 08 2011 -
Shakespeare Globe16th Century clothingPhoto by: isaUnited Kingdom, 08 2011 -
Shakespeare GlobeLondon ModelPhoto by: isaUnited Kingdom, 08 2011 -
Useful Information
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Tour and Exhibition
Visit the exciting and often dangerous world of Elizabethan London where in 1599, Bankside was the entertainment center of the capital packed with gambling dens, brothels, bear-baiting pits and theaters. Ordinary people flocked to see Shakespeare's plays and they laughed, cried, shouted abuse at the actors, ate and drank during the performances.
As a visitor to the Exhibition you'll discover how shows were produced in the theaters of Shakespeare's time, from writing and rehearsals to music, dance and performance. Learn about the traditional crafts and techniques used during the process of rebuilding the Globe and find out how special effects were produced in Shakespeare's time - from thunder and lightning to flying on stage and realistic blood and gore.
Listen to recordings from some of the most Shakespearean performances ever or join the cast and add your own voice to a scene recorded by Globe actors. Create your own Shakespearean phrases in the word jungle, watch a sword-fighting display and browse the costume collection, where you can find out about the extraordinary methods used in creating clothes 400 years ago.
A visit to the Exhibition includes a guided tour of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre where storytellers take you on a fascinating half-hour tour of the auditorium. Journey through time to Elizabethan London with their colourful tales of the 1599 theater experience as well as the reconstruction process of the 1990's and how the wooden 'o' works today as an imaginative and experimental theatrical space.
Afternoon Tea Upgrade Option
Before or after your visit why not indulge yourself with a quintessentially British Afternoon Tea served at the Swan Brasserie or Bar at the Globe Theatre? Here you can enjoy stunning views of the River Thames while savouring a delicious Afternoon Tea, complete with a glass of prosecco, choice of teas, sandwiches and cakes (see sample menu in itinerary section below). You will also reieve a guidebook to as a souvenir to your visit to the Globe.
As a visitor to the Exhibition you'll discover how shows were produced in the theaters of Shakespeare's time, from writing and rehearsals to music, dance and performance. Learn about the traditional crafts and techniques used during the process of rebuilding the Globe and find out how special effects were produced in Shakespeare's time - from thunder and lightning to flying on stage and realistic blood and gore.
Listen to recordings from some of the most Shakespearean performances ever or join the cast and add your own voice to a scene recorded by Globe actors. Create your own Shakespearean phrases in the word jungle, watch a sword-fighting display and browse the costume collection, where you can find out about the extraordinary methods used in creating clothes 400 years ago.
A visit to the Exhibition includes a guided tour of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre where storytellers take you on a fascinating half-hour tour of the auditorium. Journey through time to Elizabethan London with their colourful tales of the 1599 theater experience as well as the reconstruction process of the 1990's and how the wooden 'o' works today as an imaginative and experimental theatrical space.
Afternoon Tea Upgrade Option
Before or after your visit why not indulge yourself with a quintessentially British Afternoon Tea served at the Swan Brasserie or Bar at the Globe Theatre? Here you can enjoy stunning views of the River Thames while savouring a delicious Afternoon Tea, complete with a glass of prosecco, choice of teas, sandwiches and cakes (see sample menu in itinerary section below). You will also reieve a guidebook to as a souvenir to your visit to the Globe.
Itinerary
Sample Afternoon Tea Menu:
Choice of Sandwiches:
Cucumber; Tomato & Dill; Scottish Smoked Salmon; York Ham & Mustard
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Cakes & Scones:
Lemon Drizzle Cake; Swan Fruit Cake; Scones with clotted cream & Strawberry Preserve
Choice of Sandwiches:
Cucumber; Tomato & Dill; Scottish Smoked Salmon; York Ham & Mustard
*****
Cakes & Scones:
Lemon Drizzle Cake; Swan Fruit Cake; Scones with clotted cream & Strawberry Preserve
Recent Reviews of this Tour
Reviewed by Maria, United Kingdom, March 2013
Brilliant tour and afternoon tea! I booked this tour for me and my sister and we both loved every minute of it! The tour guide was excellent in telling us all about London in Shakespearean times and all about the Globe Theater. It's so interesting to discover things you never knew!
After we did our tour we went to the Swan for afternoon tea - which was delicious! We both had the gentlemen's tea - definitely worth choosing if you fancy something a little different from sandwich! I would definitely recommend doing the tea afterwards.
Also make sure you give yourself time to look around the exhibition - there is so much more interesting things to find out there and we even saw people sword fighting.
Reviewed by Hazel W, February 2013
Excellent tour, Thoroughly recommended. Tour guide very good and the exhibition extremely interesting. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole tour. Many thanks.
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