Who built the Globe Theater?

During the first years of Elizabeth's reign, the English playing companies used inns, inn yards, college halls and private houses for their performances. It was not until 1576 that the actor-manager James Burbage built the Theatre in Shoreditch, the first purpose-built playhouse in London. read more

The Globe Theatre was a theatre in London associated with William Shakespeare. It was built in 1599 by Shakespeare's playing company, the Lord Chamberlain's Men, on land owned by Thomas Brend and inherited by his son, Nicholas Brend and grandson Sir Matthew Brend, and was destroyed by fire on 29 June 1613. read more

Globe Theatre - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up) In 1599 the Globe Theatre was built in London, England, for the acting company of William Shakespeare. The theater became famous because Shakespeare’s plays were put on there. read more

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. read more