* Built in 1599
* Located on the south bank of the River Thames in London
* Owned by Shakespeare's playing company, the Lord Chamberlain's Men
* Open-air theatre
* Could hold up to 3,000 people
* Used for plays, bear-baiting, and other entertainments
* Burned down in 1613
The Swan
* Built in 1595
* Located on the south bank of the River Thames in London
* Owned by Francis Langley
* Open-air theatre
* Could hold up to 3,000 people
* Used for plays, bear-baiting, and other entertainments
* Demolished in 1632
Differences between the Globe and Swan theatres
* The Globe was slightly larger than the Swan.
* The Globe was owned by Shakespeare's playing company, while the Swan was owned by Francis Langley.
* The Globe was open-air, while the Swan had a roof over the stage.
* The Globe was burned down in 1613, while the Swan was demolished in 1632.