Exploring the History and Experience of The Globe Theatre

Delve into the rich history and unique experience of The Globe Theatre, an iconic Shakespearean venue located in Southwark, London. Learn about its construction in 1599, the tragic fire during a performance, its reconstruction in 1997, and the interactive elements that set Shakespeare plays at The Globe apart. Explore virtually through tours and discover the captivating world of Shakespearean theater.

• Globe Theatre
• Shakespeare
• History
• Interactive Experience
• London

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1. The Globe Theatre English 8

2. Have you ever been to a play? What was it like? What did you see? Was it enjoyable? Where did you sit and with who?

3. Did anything like this happen?

4. History of the Globe Theatre The theatre was located in Southwark, London right by the River Thames. The Globe was built and opened in the year 1599. The Globe burnt down during a performance of Henry VIII in 1613 after a cannon being used for the performance misfired and hit one of the wooden beams. Reopened in the summer of 1614 and closed by the Puritans in 1642.

5. Interactive look at The Globe http://www.athenalearning.com/programs/playing- shakespeare/interactive-globe-theatre Interactive Globe

6. The Globe in 2015 The Globe was rebuilt for modern audiences in 1997. It contains many similarities to the original Globe Theatre including: location, players interacting with audience, the same architecture, and the end of the play jig .

7. Virtual Tour http://www.shakespearesglobe.com/about-us/virtual- tour

8. Shakespeare Jig The Jig https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1B70P6pjT8

9. Prep Task for Tonight Write in complete sentence the Top 5 reasons why Shakespeare plays at the Globe are different from other plays. Use your notes.