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Imagine standing in front of one of the most famous theatres that originated during the Renaissance. It has large wooden walls and frames. Many other tourists are standing beside you and pushing through everyone to see. They all want to get inside to see one of William Shakespeare’s well-known plays. It is the magnificent Globe Theatre. This theatre was built to hold William Shakespeare’s plays and has been admired by multitudes of people for many years. The Globe has hosted many plays and had a lot of tourists.

In the Globe Theatre, the audience is involved in every play. Visitors can stand right against the side of the stage. Actors can speak to the audience members during the scenes whenever it is appropriate. Many actors have stage directions to speak away from the others on stage and that is when they can "stage whisper" to the people attending the play. Numerous visitors come to the Globe Theatre to be an added part of some plays.

“The Globe Theatre” was the first of the three popular Globe theatres. James Burbage built the first theatre in 1576. The Theatre had an open ceiling, except for where the wealthy visitors sat. The roof that lined the outer area of the ceiling was made of thatch. The Globe was known to be the first proper theatre and held close to all of Shakespeare's plays (Theatre). Although many enjoyed the theatre, it was demolished during one of William Shakespeare’s plays. Sadly, a cannon ball burnt down the first of the three theatres.

William Shakespeare’s theatre was rebuilt and called the “Globe Theatre.” It was built in 1599 with the money Shakespeare gave for the construction. The Globe Theatre had a stage that lead into the 55-foot courtyard. This theatre was also made of wood, was in the shape of a hexagon and had a thatch roof. The ceiling was open as well as in the first theatre.

Many people visited the Globe Theatre to admire the excellent displays. The second Globe Theatre hosted plays from May to September (Laugley 47). People could come to the Globe Theatre to see exhibits and be taken on tours during their visit. Visitors could also attend educational lectures at the Globe (Laugley 47). The theatre was loved but had to be taken out for housing (Laugley 47).

Sam Wanamaker built the third Globe Theatre after the demolition of the second theatre (Laugley 47). It was called the “Globe Theatre” also. Sam Wanamaker built this theatre in 1997 because he had enjoyed the history of the Shakespeare theatres that had been built and taken out previously. Like the others, the third theatre had wooden frames and a thatch roof (Laugley 47). Sam Wanamaker had to get a permit for the thatch roof because many building did not have the material as roofing. It was also shaped and named like the others (Laugley47). Wanamaker built it by the Thames River. He decided to construct the new theatre because he wanted to have another Globe to stand for the late theatres. Sam Wanamaker's Globe is making progress through the years and will continue to for many more.

The Globe Theatre has held many of William Shakespeare’s famous plays and numerous people have visited the Globe Theatre to admire the scenery. It has been a part of many generations. Many foreigners tour London to see the Globe Theatre because it is one of the most famous theatres. The Globe Theatre has been and will forever be known as a historical landmark. []

Works Cited

Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2012. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. []. Laugley, Andrew. //Shakespespeare's Theatre//. New York: Oxford University Press, 1999. Print. "Theatre." Compton's by Britannica. Encyclopedia Britannica Online School Edition.

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