We had the chance to tour the Globe Theatre - modeled after the original which had burned on the exact site. How exciting to see the replicated stage where Shakespeare's works were performed. Although we learned that there were 4 theatres which hosted Shakespeare's plays in London - the Rose (just two plays), the Swan, the Globe, and the Hope (which was so unsuccessful at theatre performances it was converted into a bear fighting ring).
The Globe was simple; but impressive at the same time. We even wanted to hop up on the stage itself! Our tour guide, David, was terrific. Many of us thought he was an actor with the theatre - but he indicated that he prefers to direct... He answered our questions and he shared some of the worst questions the guides at the Globe have gotten: who painted the sky on the ceiling? (there is no ceiling, it is an open-air theatre), is the theatre air conditioned? (again - open air!) and more than once, they've been asked if Shakespeare attends the performances (hopefully this speaks for itself).
The Globe was simple; but impressive at the same time. We even wanted to hop up on the stage itself! Our tour guide, David, was terrific. Many of us thought he was an actor with the theatre - but he indicated that he prefers to direct... He answered our questions and he shared some of the worst questions the guides at the Globe have gotten: who painted the sky on the ceiling? (there is no ceiling, it is an open-air theatre), is the theatre air conditioned? (again - open air!) and more than once, they've been asked if Shakespeare attends the performances (hopefully this speaks for itself).
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