William Shakespeare and London's Globe Theatre: 1599 to Today, 2004

Sub-Series — series: 23, sub-series: 9

Identifier: Sub-Series 9

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Globe Theatre was one of ten open-air amphitheatres that existed in London during the Elizabethan period. Its distinction among them, of course, is that the Globe housed William Shakespeare's acting company and served as the original venue for many of his plays. This exhibit traces the history of the Globe from its original opening in 1599 to its twentieth century rebirth in 1997.