What is an audio described performance at the Globe?

Audio description is a verbal commentary that tells visually impaired theatre-goers what is happening on the stage during the parts of the performance where there is no dialogue (i.e. during fight scenes).

Also, what is a captioned performance at the Globe?

Captioned performances are aimed at people who are Deaf and Hearing Impaired. Captioning, similar to television subtitling, converts the spoken word into text, which is displayed on an electronic caption unit that is viewed by the audience.

Likewise, how do you get to the globe? Our local stations are: Blackfriars on the District and Circle Lines (10 minute walk); Mansion House on the District and Circle Lines (10 minute walk); London Bridge on the Northern and Jubilee Lines (15 minute walk); Southwark on the Jubilee Line (15 minute walk) and St Paul's on the Central Line (15 minute walk).

Also, what's playing at the Globe?

GLOBE THEATRE PERFORMANCES

  • Romeo & Juliet. 14 April - 12 July. Globe Theatre.
  • Twelfth Night. 15 May - 3 October. Globe Theatre.
  • Much Ado About Nothing. 19 June - 4 October. Globe Theatre.
  • Antony & Cleopatra. 18 July - 29 August.
  • Metamorphoses. 4 September - 3 October.
  • Globe On Tour: A Midsummer Night's Dream. 27 April - 7 October.

What is the meaning of relaxed performance?

A relaxed performance is a specially adapted show, modified for adults and children who might benefit from a more relaxed environment. Typically, they are for people who have autism or have sensory communication disorders or learning difficulties and some theatres also occasionally run them for people with dementia.

Are captioned performances distracting?

Occasionally, some theatres are concerned that the captions will be distracting for the hearing audience. However, since only one or two performances are captioned it is not unreasonable to expect some degree of tolerance. Everyone who attends a captioned performance should be treated equally, hearing or not.

What is a signed performance?

What is a signed performance? Signed performances are aimed at people who are Deaf or Hearing Impaired. Trained describers, usually standing to one side of the stage or in a Box, interpret the script and language used by the performers at the same time it is being performed.

What is an open captioned performance?

Open Captioning is a text display of all of the words and sounds heard during a production—very similar to closed captioning on your TV. Whether you just miss a single word or you have hearing loss too severe to benefit from the use of assistive listening devices, open captioning can keep you from missing out.

Is the Shakespeare Globe free?

Shakespeares Globe - London for Free.

What tube station is near the Globe Theatre?

London Bridge

Why was the Globe Theatre built?

Shakespeare's company built the Globe only because it could not use the special roofed facility, Blackfriars Theatre, that James Burbage (the father of their leading actor, Richard Burbage) had built in 1596 for it inside the city. The elder Burbage had a long history as a theatrical entrepreneur.

How do you get tickets to the Globe Theatre?

Online: go to the Official Shakespeare's Globe website and click on 'Box Office' in the Globe Theatre section. Here you can buy your tickets ahead of your trip. Telephone: You can book your tickets over the telephone by calling the number below.

How do I get to Sam Wanamaker Playhouse?

The nearest stations to Sam Wanamaker Playhouse are:
  1. Bankside Pier is 143 meters away, 3 min walk.
  2. Southwark Bridge Road (BV) is 467 meters away, 7 min walk.
  3. Southwark Bridge Road (BL) is 490 meters away, 7 min walk.
  4. Blackfriars Pier is 927 meters away, 13 min walk.

Is Shakespeare Globe open air?

The Globe Theatre is open-air. The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse is an indoor venue with a temperature controlled air handling system.

What is the Globe?

A globe is a spherical model of Earth, of some other celestial body, or of the celestial sphere. Typically, it will also divide the celestial sphere into constellations. The word globe comes from the Latin word globus, meaning "sphere". Globes have a long history.

Where is Romeo and Juliet showing?

Matthew Bourne's hit production of Romeo and Juliet will be screened in cinemas nationwide, it has been revealed. Bourne's show, which opened on tour in Leicester and is currently running at Sadler's Wells in London, reimagines Shakespeare's classic and sets it in an institute.

Where can I see Shakespeare's plays?

Seeing Shakespeare Live
  • Annapolis Shakespeare Company.
  • The Baltimore Shakespeare Factory.
  • Chesapeake Shakespeare Company.
  • Folger Theatre. The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, has a theatre program.
  • The Shakespeare Theatre Company.
  • American Shakespeare Center.
  • Royal Shakespeare Company.
  • Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.

How long is Romeo and Juliet at the Globe?

Packed with love, family feuds and a dose of comedy, Romeo and Juliet is a full-scale, fast-paced 90 minute performance in the Globe Theatre designed to introduce students and families to Shakespeare.

How much did it cost to watch a play at the Globe Theatre?

Admission to the indoor theatres started at 6 pence. One penny was only the price of a loaf of bread. Compare that to today's prices. The low cost was one reason the theatre was so popular.

Is the globe Theatre still used today?

Today. Today, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre stands around 230m (750ft) from the original Globe site. Because the theatre is circular, there is no roof over the centre of the structure, so plays are only staged during the summer.

What is the play Emilia about?

Shakespeare (played by Charity Wakefield) was Emilia's lover and actually named two characters in his plays after her. Emilia is a reminder that even the most talented, clever and unique women in history struggled to find their place in the world.

What is the Globe Theatre made of?

The Globe Theatre was constructed in 1599, out of timber taken from the Theatre. It stood next to the Rose, on the south side of the Thames, and was the most elaborate and attractive theatre yet built.

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