Shakespeare's Globe

I finally made it here after missing out 17 years ago. We booked a tour and even my 11 and 13 year old thoroughly enjoyed it and we were pleasantly surprised to get to see some rehearsal of a play! Arrive early enough to explore the historical walk inside and don't forget to check out the gift shop. Next time we are in London we hope to catch a performance.

Watched Hansel and Gretal, 1st night. No rain and sat under the covers with cushions. Great atmosphere. Contemporary play and was expecting a more traditional play. Not always easy to hear. The Narrator was the best and he was covering due to staff illness. Dressed warmly. A fun night and a lovely first visit.

This is an amazing historical building. The play we saw was very well done and it was truly a magical experience to see one of Shakespeare’s plays in the Globe Theater. We saw a performance of King John. The actors did a very good job. The seats we had were on the balcony and we had a great view of the whole production.

Easy to book tickets online. Helpful staff. Great shows. I had taken a standing ticket for Midsummer Nights Dream. Good visibility from standing area and comfortable. Staff were handing out paper caps to protect us from sunlight. It is an outdoors theatre so come hydrated and wear sunscreen! Only so called problem would be the somewhat expensive gift shop. Wound up not getting anything.

What can I say about this place! Amazing theatre with a rich history and absolutely stunning performances. Watched 4 plays already - Julius Caesar, Midsummer night’s dream, Macbeth and As you like it. All the plays had an amazing cast, amazing costumes and were beautifully played. Love the yard standing area - I think it’s the best way to watch Shakespeare plays at the Globe. Just £5 tickets and you feel like being part of the play rather than in the audience, with all action happening around you. It’s one of the things only London can offer and I recommend watching a play here for anyone visiting London! Book your tickets in advance on the Globe website as the yard tickets generally sell out very quickly. Also it’s open air, so do dress for the weather!

Our guide (Gerald) was EXEMPLARY~!~! He provided such personalized and intimate communication of all sorts of information about the Globe. He included historical memorabilia, personable anecdotes, funny stories, and interacted quite well with the audience. The theater came to life via his presentation, and allowed an insider's look at the entire venue. Highly recommended.

Loved it. Modern twist on Shakespeare. We saw As You Like It. Do not expect to understand the costumes.. but it makes it all the more appealing. Great audience interaction and free apples! Had a great time... Booked Macbeth for the next week!