When I found out that I could go see his Globe and the inside of his Globe using the London Pass, I was ecstatic! Sadly, the theater isn't the original theater, as it was burned down; however, the replica is exactly what I would have envisioned. What's even more, the modern Globe was built by an American {!!!} who was disappointed to find the remains of the Globe was a measly sign plastered on the side of a pub.
It was a surreal moment standing in the modern Globe, where theater-goers can stand for 5 quid in the center to watch the play just like in Shakespeare's Day. I love teaching Shakespeare. I love watching students' minds + faces light up when they persevere through the challenging text and finally understand the vocabulary {and laugh at the plot events!}. And I love, just LOVE all the themes, character profiles, and language we {because as a teacher, I learn along with the students!} can study by reading his work. So after years of studying him and many hours of teaching his great literature, I never actually thought that I would have the opportunity to see this iconic theater; my only wish is that I had the opportunity to share this field trip with all the students I have read + learned Shakespeare with.
So if I have any students reading, I present to you Mr. William Shakespeare's Globe through a virtual field trip ;)!