13. Modern Globe Theatre History Sam Wanamaker visions the recreation of The Globe Theatre, and founds Shakespeare Globe Trust 1969 1970 1982 John Orrell discovers new evidence of the Old Theatre’s dimensions 1988 Globe Theatre Project begins to run out of money 1989 Crosby suggests “Direct Building,” which is building when funds are available 1991 Construction begins 1982 Key architect Theo Crosby is hired, and his firm Pentagram start to design the replica of the Globe Theatre. First play performed at Modern Globe Theatre 1993-1994 San Wanamaker and Theo Crosby die, respectively 1997 Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip inaugurate the Globe Theatre in London