See a show at Shakespeare's Globe in London

“More than the seated tickets however, I think the best deal is the groundlings– the standing tickets. At only 5 pounds a pop, they provide, what I believe to be, the best spot in the house. The actors will often move through the yard to get to the stage, and speak directly to the audience on the ground. And, strictly from a length-away-from-the-stage perspective, the standing tickets are the closest you can get. If you get to the Globe simply half an hour before the show begins, you will probably be able to make your way to the front of the stage. But be warned: most productions are at least three hours long, so bring lots of water, keep hydrated, and dress well. Someone faints at every show (especially if it’s a gruesome one), so don’t let that be you!”

“There were some negative things but overall it was a great experience. Distractions were there but it maybe took up a total of 1 or 2 minutes from the show. Again we saw Richard III and it was an excellent performance. The plays themselves are not conventional to Shakespeare’s time in terms of costume, cast and script changes but in my experience they very rarely are. We thought the acting and overall production was excellent. A big part of seeing a play at Shakespeare’s Globe is to relive history and have a different experience than you’re used to. The Globe certainly did that – so much so that I’m writing a full blog post just because the experience is so different. When can you eat and drink in a traditional theatre? When do you need to consider the sun and the rainfall when purchasing theatre tickets? Shakespeare’s Globe may be touristy but it’s something Shakespeare and history enthusiasts should try at least once.”