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. The theatre was destroyed by fire on 29 June 1613, but was rebuilt in 1614.
The Globe was a large wooden structure, with a capacity of around 3,000 people. The stage was a platform at one end of the theatre, with a roof over it. The audience stood or sat in the yard, or in the galleries that surrounded the stage.
The Globe produced some of Shakespeare's most famous plays, including Hamlet, Othello, and King Lear. The theatre was also a popular venue for other plays and events, such as fencing matches and bear-baiting.
In 1642, the Globe was closed by the Puritans, who considered it to be a place of immorality and debauchery. The theatre was demolished in 1644.
In 1997, a new Globe Theatre was built near the site of the original theatre. The new theatre is a reconstruction of the original, using the same materials and techniques. The new Globe is a popular tourist attraction and produces a variety of plays, including Shakespeare's works.