1. Reconstruction:
- Soon after the fire, Shakespeare's playing company (known as the King's Men) decided to rebuild the Globe.
- The theatre was rebuilt on the same Bankside site, just to the west of its original location.
2. Collaboration and Design:
- The Globe's reconstruction was made possible through a collaboration between the shareholders of the theatre, including Shakespeare himself, and the leading carpenter of the King's Men, William Beeston.
- The design of the new theatre closely followed the original, though it incorporated modifications to improve safety, including a tiled roof to reduce fire risk.
3. Shakespeare's Support:
- Shakespeare played a crucial role in securing the funds necessary for the reconstruction.
- He reportedly mortgaged his share in the Globe to raise capital, reflecting his deep commitment to the theatre and the arts.
4. Completion and Reopening:
- The reconstruction was completed in 1614, just a year after the fire.
- On June 29, 1614, the rebuilt Globe reopened its doors with a performance of "All Is True," a play now believed to be Shakespeare's "Henry VIII" revised after the fire.
5. Later Fate:
- The rebuilt Globe Theatre flourished for several years under Shakespeare's patronage and the management of the King's Men.
- However, the theatre faced another unfortunate fate in 1642 when the puritan authorities ordered its demolition.
6. Modern Interpretations:
- The modern-day Globe Theatre, reconstructed on Bankside in 1997, is an approximation of the original theatre's design.
- It aims to recreate the experience of attending a performance in Shakespeare's time and serves as a venue for productions of his plays and other works.