We were lucky to have a gorgeous day unfold for our trip to the open-air Globe theatre on London's South Bank. The theatre itself has been restored since it was first built by Shakespeare's playing company in 1599 but the experience created there today is designed to feel authentic to that time period.
The play, Julius Caesar, didn't seem the most uplifting choice but the theatre created an interactive and fun experience right from the moment you first pick up your tickets. Players in costume wander around in character, building the ambiance and getting people engaged, so by the time the play officially starts you almost feel like you are back in the days of Caesar. The scenery was minimal but the interaction and movement of the characters made it far less relevant to get us totally engrossed in the story. Certainly one of our most enjoyable theatre experiences here.
We were lucky to have a gorgeous day unfold for our trip to the open-air Globe theatre on London's South Bank. The theatre itself has been restored since it was first built by Shakespeare's playing company in 1599 but the experience created there today is designed to feel authentic to that time period.
The play, Julius Caesar, didn't seem the most uplifting choice but the theatre created an interactive and fun experience right from the moment you first pick up your tickets. Players in costume wander around in character, building the ambiance and getting people engaged, so by the time the play officially starts you almost feel like you are back in the days of Caesar. The scenery was minimal but the interaction and movement of the characters made it far less relevant to get us totally engrossed in the story. Certainly one of our most enjoyable theatre experiences here. 
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