The original Globe Theatre was built in 1599 in London, associated with William Shakespeare and his acting troupe. It burned down in 1613 during a performance. The modern Shakespeare's Globe theatre, built in 1997, is a reconstruction located nearby on the Thames river. William Shakespeare, one of history's most famous playwrights, was born in 1564 and died in 1616, writing plays such as Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Macbeth which include famous phrases that are still used today.
2. The Globe Theatre
It is situated on the south bank of the River Thames.
The Globe Theatre was associated to W.Shakespeare.
It was built in 1599 using timber from an earlier
theatre, The Theatre.
It was built by Shakespeare’s group of actors –
the Lord Chamberlain's Men.
On 29 June 1613 the Globe Theatre went up in flames
during a performance of Henry VIII.
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4. The Shakespeare’s Globe
Shakespeare's Globe is a reconstruction of the Globe
Theatre.
It was rebuilt in 1614, and then demolished in 1644.
The modern theatre is located on Bankside, about
230 metres from the original site.
5. William Shakespeare
Born. April 26 1564 ( exact birth date unknown).
Died April 23 1616.
Poet, actor and playwright.
Married to Anne Hathaway, 3 children.
6. Most famous plays
Hamlet
Romeo and Juliet
Henry V
Othello
Richard III
Macbeth
Midsummer Night’s Dream
7. Famous sentences
Fight fire with fire
Fair play / Foul play
Good riddance
Love is blind
A dish fit for the gods
All corners of the world
All that glitters is not gold
and many more...