The Globe Theatre is a unique performance space, with no roof and room for over 500 people standing, as well as a further 800 seated. To ensure the safety and enjoyment of this one-of-a-kind venue for all, please be sure to familiarise yourself and share with your students our Top Tips for a great trip.

Before the performance

• Discuss considerations for a respectful audience. This about what the difference is between an indoor and an outdoor theatre – our actors have no microphones; and noise can be very distracting!
• Ensure phones are in bags or pockets. There is no photography or filming allowed at our performances.
• Visit the toilet before the show.
• Dress for the weather: performances continue rain or shine! Umbrellas are not permitted in the theatre.

During the performance

• Young people must be accompanied when moving around the site, including leaving the theatre to go to the bathroom, or refill water bottles (we have water points directly outside the theatre).
• Distribute your staff amongst students, wherever you are in the theatre.
• We actively encourage young people to engage with and respond to the production at key moments.
• If standing, keep your students and staff in one clearly designated area.
• If standing, be mindful of clearly marked areas – don’t stand or place your bags here. Sometimes actors will move through the audience, and we need to make sure they are not touched or blocked getting to / leaving the stage.
• If standing, sitting is prohibited. If you are struggling to stand, please let one of our Stewards know.
• If seated, keep belongings together and be mindful of items falling into the Yard – especially if you are in the front row.

After the performance

• Groups cannot congregate onsite due to activity taking place in the theatre and surrounding area after the show. Please roll call on Bankside.