1. Shakespeare's Home: The Globe Theatre was the primary playhouse for William Shakespeare's acting company, the Lord Chamberlain's Men (later known as the King's Men).
2. Location: The original Globe Theatre was located on the south bank of the River Thames in London, England.
3. Thatching Controversy: The Globe's thatched roof famously caught fire during a performance of Shakespeare's "Henry VIII" in 1613, destroying the theatre.
4. Rebuilding: After the fire, the Globe was rebuilt in 1614 using materials salvaged from the original theatre.
5. Capacity: The Globe could accommodate up to 3,000 spectators, with the most expensive seats being located under a protective roof and the cheaper seats in the open-air yard.
6. Stage and Structure: The stage was an open platform extending into the yard, surrounded by a three-story, timber-framed building.
7. No Backstage: The Globe did not have a formal backstage area, so actors would often make entrances and exits through the audience or from behind curtains at the back of the stage.
8. Trapdoor and Gallery: The stage featured a trapdoor for special effects and a gallery above for certain scenes.
9. All-Male Cast: In Shakespeare's time, all roles, including female characters, were played by male actors.
10. Modern Reconstruction: A modern reconstruction of the Globe Theatre, opened in 1997, is located near its original site on the south bank of the River Thames.