Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Tour and Exhibition
- Location:London, United Kingdom
- Duration:1-2 hours
- TOUR Code:5009GLOBE
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
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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 choice of teas, sandwiches and cakes (see sample menu in itinerary section below).
Schedule Details
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Tour and Exhibition
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Departure Time:
Tours depart daily every 15 to 30 minutes (subject to change)
April 23 to October 9
9:00am to 5:00pm. On Monday, tours run all day. Tuesday to Saturday; last tour departs at 12:30pm and at 11:30am on Sunday due to performances taking place on these days.
October 10 to March 31
10:00am to 5:00pm.
Important note: rehearsals will also take place throughout the Theatre Season. Please note that access to the Globe Theatre may be restricted.
1-2 hours
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Additional Information
- Entrance fee and all day access to Exhibition
- Guided tour of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre (maximum 50 people)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
- Tour takes 30-40 minutes, upon arrival you will join the next available tour, expected waiting time is half an hour in winter and 15 minutes in Summer
- During the peak theatre season (April 23 - October 2), there may be occasions when the Globe tours are unable to run due to matinee performances and rehearsals taking place. When the Globe tours are not available, Rose or Bankside tours can be offered instead.
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 Voucher Info: You must present a paper voucher for this tour. We will email a link to access and print your voucher at the Lead Travelers email address. What's this? Local Operator Information:
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Visit Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition, the world's largest exhibition devoted to William Shakespeare and 16th-century London.
It was great to have the tickets in advance.You can go at any time you want during the time for ... Read more ›
Yvonne C, April 2012
Firstly, the exhibition is a great way to see the context around London theater during the time of ... Read more ›
Nick, March 2012
