Shakespeare's Globe
Overview
"Shakespeare's Globe is a reconstruction of the Globe Theatre, an Elizabethan playhouse for which William Shakespeare wrote his plays, in the London Borough of Southwark, on the south bank of the River Thames."
Contact details
21 New Globe Walk London London SE1 9DT United Kingdom
Access Card notes
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Access guidance
- Both of our theatres are wheelchair accessible. Please inform us at the time of booking if you or a member of your party is a wheelchair user. Unfortunately, we may not be able to accommodate you if an unsuitable ticket has been purchased. Guided Tours of the Globe Theatre are wheelchair accessible.
- Two parking spaces are available on a first come, first served basis. Spaces may be booked via the Box Office or the Access Information Line.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to Shakespeare's Globe. During a tour of the building, assistance dogs should stay with their owners. We suggest that for performances, assistance dogs are cared for by our stewards. Please let us know in advance if you wish to bring a dog to a performance.
- A copy of the brochure is available in large print and high contrast is available on request. Touch Tours are available before audio described performances. Please contact us for details. Guide dogs, companions, family and friends are welcome on Touch Tours. Audio description is provided via headsets. Pre-show notes will be given via the headsets 15 minutes before the show is due to begin. For more information about our audio brochures, please visit our website.
- Induction loops are installed in both our theatres, at the Box Office and the guided tour admissions. Hearing aids should be turned to the 'T' or '3' position to access the loops. The loop in the Globe Theatre is best picked up in the Lower Gallery and may be affected by the climate. A small number of hearing enhancers are available from the Welcome Desk in the main foyer. During sign language interpreted performances, the interpreter will stand downstage right. Details of who is interpreting each performance will be listed on each event page. In the Globe Theatre, open captioning units are used for captioned performances. Seats with the best views of the units will be marked on the website and Box Office staff can advise patrons further when booking by phone or in person. In the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, individual tablets are used for captioning.
- For more information on our Relaxed Performances, please visit our website. A visual story will be available to download from our production web page near the time to each relaxed performance. The visual story includes information about the production and your visit to our site. There are ear defenders available in different sizes to borrow from the Welcome Desk in the main foyer. Some mental health conditions can make it difficult for people to attend performances, take part in our activities or join our tours. If, for whatever reason, you feel that there is something we can do to make your visit to Shakespeare's Globe easier, please let us know.