HQ Function

The main site serves as the primary venue for theatrical performances, educational workshops, public tours, exhibitions, and administrative operations of the Shakespeare Globe Trust.

Notable Features:

The iconic open-air Globe Theatre, a faithful reconstruction featuring a 'wooden O' design, thrust stage, and a thatched roof (the first in London since the Great Fire of 1666). Also includes the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, an intimate, candle-lit indoor theatre.

Work Culture:

A vibrant and passionate environment driven by a deep appreciation for Shakespearean theatre and history. The culture is collaborative, involving artistic, educational, operational, and administrative staff, often characterized by the dynamic energy of a live performance venue.

HQ Significance:

It's a living experiment in Shakespearean performance, offering audiences an approximation of the conditions of Elizabethan theatre. It's a major cultural landmark and a global centre for Shakespearean study and appreciation.

Values Reflected in HQ: Authenticity in performance, educational excellence, accessibility to Shakespeare's works, artistic innovation, and the celebration of cultural heritage.

Location:

While its physical theatre complex is in London, Shakespeare's Globe maintains a significant global presence through international touring of its productions, digital offerings like the Globe Player (streaming performances online), extensive educational outreach programs that connect with schools and universities worldwide, international research collaborations, and its iconic status which draws visitors and scholars from all over the globe.

Street Address:

21 New Globe Walk

City:

London

State/Province:

N/A

Country:

United Kingdom