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What happened to the globe theatre after it first burned in 1613?

After the original Globe Theatre burned down in 1613 during a performance of Shakespeare's "Henry VIII," a reconstruction project was swiftly initiated. Here are the subsequent events:

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.

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