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.

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.

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

Daily

Unavailable Dates:

• December 24 - 25 (Christmas)

Departure Point:

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre is located at 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside

Departure Time:

October to April
First tour departs 10:00am
Last tour departs 5:00pm

May to September
First tour departs 9:30am
Last tour departs 5:00pm

Please note: During the theater season (April 23 to October 06, 2008) the last tour will depart at 12:30pm

Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pick up not available

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• Entrance to Exhibition
• Guided tour of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

Exclusions:

• Hotel pick up and drop off

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
• Confirmation of this tour will be received at time of booking
• There is a maximum of 50 people per tour
• This tour is wheelchair accessible for a maximum of 3 wheelchairs per tour
• Tour takes one and a half to two hours, upon arrival you will join the next available tour, expected waiting time is half an hour in winter and 15 minutes in Summer

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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