The Globe Theatre

The plays written by Elizabethan Playwrights, such as William Shakespeare, were in great demand. Great actors like Richard Burbage, Will Kempe and Edward Alleyn became the Superstars of the Elizabethan era and the audiences of the theatres, including the Globe! A day out at the theatre was a real event - the design of the theatre was magnificent, based on the design of the old Roman Amphitheatres! Find out more about the history, design, construction, audience, plays, actors and playwrights who made the Globe life and theatre the most exciting place to visit in London during the Elizabethan era!