The Globe Theatre, built in 1599, was the most famous Elizabethan playhouse where Shakespeare's plays were performed. It was built by Shakespeare's playing company on Bankside in London, near the River Thames. The original Globe Theatre was an open-air amphitheater built of timber with thatched roof.

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2. story The first proper theater as we know it was called the Theatre, built at Shoreditch, After the Theatre, further open air playhouses ( theaters ) opened in the London area, including the Rose Theatre (1587), and the Hope Theatre (1613). The most famous Elizabethan playhouse ( theater ) was the Globe Theatre (1599) built by the company in which Shakespeare had a stake - now often referred to as the Shakespearean Globe. The full history of the Elizabethan Theater with all its theaters, playhouses and inn-yards is available by clicking the Elizabethan Theatre link which provides comprehensive information about Elizabethan Inn-Yards, Theaters and Playhouses.

3. On foot by bike On foot Shakespeare's Globe is best accessed on foot. There are excellent footpaths along the river from Waterloo and from Southwark Bridge. By bike There are uncovered public bike racks on Bankside and New Globe Walk, both 10 metres from the Theatre.

4. By underground and train By underground The local stations are Mansion House on the District and Circle Lines London Bridge on the Northern and Jubilee Lines , Southwark on the Jubilee Line, and St Paul's on the Central Line. By train The major local stations are London Bridge , Cannon Street , Blackfriars andWaterloo .

5. By car or taxi By car and taxi Where possible, visitors are advised to arrive by public transport or by taxi.There is an NCP car park on Upper Thames Street on the north side of Southwark Bridge.

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