Shakespeare, whose body rests in Westminster Abbey, would likely approve of Sam Wannamaker's painstaking efforts to rebuild the Globe next to the Southwark Bridge. It was reconstructed using original techniques and materials. Theatre-going in the 17th century was quite a different experience. With minimal sets, the productions often required the audience's imagination. Tickets for the shows sell out in advance, but day tickets as "groundlings" or standing are usually available. The standard of the productions improved markedly in 2001 from a low start while Mark Rylance was directing and acting, but they sadly slumped after he left. If you're planning a group trip or outing, consider hiring a VIP coach to make your trip to the reconstructed Globe easier and more enjoyable.
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