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Review of Shakespeares Globe Theatre
11 May 07, 16:09
Pretentious, but still one great day out. 
There's something truely mindblowing about visiting the Globe Theatre. Built on the bank of the Thames, next to Tate Modern, the Globe has staged both Shakespearean and modern plays for many years now. A fascinating venue, it never fails to disappoint. Yet, for all it's glory, the one amusing aspect of it is it's lack of real solid realism. The original Globe, a place for the every day Tudor peasant to go, has been almost perfectly reconstructed, albeit with more fire exits, however the ease of the every day man to attend has been cut down as seats cost varying prices, focused around the £20 mark. True there is standing for a fiver, but so often with the Globe, you must learn to book far in advance or risk being turned away. Added to this, an air of smug about the place, and it isn't difficult to find yourself feeling somewhat ostrocised by your surroundings. Despite this however, once settled in, over priced can of Fosters in hand, and awaiting the show, you can't help but feeling in awe of your surroundings and the miracle of the play infront of you. Not necessarily an easy venue to visit, but definately worth that extra effort.
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