The Globe Theatre was built in 1599 by Shakespeare's playing company. The modern theatre was opened in 1997 and represents a replica of the old theatre. The Globe is an open-air…
The Globe Theatre was built in 1599 by Shakespeare's playing company. The modern theatre was opened in 1997 and represents a replica of the old theatre. The Globe is an open-air theatre. There are three storeys in the building. The stage is right in the middle of the theatre. Next to the stage there is an area where people can watch a performance whilst standing. Seats are located on three levels around the yard. By whom was the Globe Theatre built?
The Globe Theatre was built in 1599 by Shakespeare's playing company, known as the Lord Chamberlain's Men. It was later renamed the King's Men after King James I took the throne. The theatre was one of the most famous venues for Elizabethan theater and showcased many of Shakespeare's plays. The modern replica that stands today was opened in 1997 to recreate the original atmosphere and experience of attending a performance at the Globe.
