Shakespeare's Globe The Guidebook from Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition Step into a time capsule of theatrical history, where the echoes of Shakespeare's immortal words still dance upon the winds of the Thames. Welcome to Shakespeare's Globe in London, a living ode to the Bard's enduring legacy. The original Globe Theatre, constructed in 1599, was a beacon of the Elizabethan stage. Yet, fate dealt it a tumultuous hand, including a catastrophic fire in 1613. Following its fiery demise, a second Globe Theatre rose from its ashes on the same site in 1614, only to be shuttered in 1642 during the tumultuous times of the English Civil War. However, the spirit of Shakespeare refused to be extinguished. In 1997, actor-director Sam Wanamaker's unwavering passion brought forth the reconstruction of Shakespeare's Globe, standing just 230 meters from the site of the original theatre. Like its illustrious predecessor, this Globe was born in the historic open-air style, where the Bard's timeless works continue to enchant audiences. In 2014, an indoor candlelit theatre opened under the name of Sam Wanamaker's Playhouse for more intimate performances. Paperback. Used-good condition. All pages intact. Smoke-free. 50% of the profits from this sale will be donated to a local Friends of the Library. Play Drama Theater Theatre Architecture Architectural History Historical British English Irish Great Britain Ireland England United Kingdom BKNK