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The '''Globe Theatre''' was a [[theatre]] in [[Southwark]], [[London]].
The '''Globe Theatre''' was a [[theatre]] in [[Southwark]], [[London]].


According to [[Michael Campling]]'s ''[[Shakespeare's Playing Space]]'', the theatre was built by [[Cuthbert Burbage]] in [[1599]] using timber from London's first playhouse, The Theatre. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Theatre of War (novel)|Theatre of War]]'') The Theatre was built on behalf of [[Lord Chamberlain's Men]] - a London playing company to which [[William Shakespeare]] belonged. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Time Traveller's Almanac (reference book)|The Time Travellers' Almanac]]'')
According to [[Michael Campling]]'s ''[[Shakespeare's Playing Space]]'', the theatre was built by [[Cuthbert Burbage]] in [[1599]] using timber from London's first playhouse, The Theatre. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Theatre of War (novel)|Theatre of War]]'') The Theatre was built on behalf of [[Lord Chamberlain's Men]] - a London playing company to which [[William Shakespeare]] belonged. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Time Traveller's Almanac (reference book)|The Time Travellers' Almanac]]'') It opened the same year. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Creatures and Demons (reference book)|chaptname=The Carrionites|page=17}})


The theatre was built by [[Peter Streete]] under the influence of the [[Carrionite]]s, who made sure that it had [[14 (number)|fourteen]] sides specifically. Its coordinates were 761390. During the only performance of ''[[Love's Labour's Won]]'' in 1599, the fourteen sides when combined with the power of Shakespeare's words from the play brought an army of Carrionites through from the [[Deep Darkness]]. With the help of the [[Tenth Doctor]] and [[Martha Jones]], Shakespeare devised his own words to banish the Carrionites back into the Deep Darkness, along with ''Love's Labour's Won''{{'}}s script. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Shakespeare Code (TV story)|The Shakespeare Code]]'')
The theatre was built by [[Peter Streete]] under the influence of the [[Carrionite]]s, who made sure that it had [[14 (number)|fourteen]] sides specifically. Its coordinates were 761390. During the only performance of ''[[Love's Labour's Won]]'' in 1599, the fourteen sides when combined with the power of Shakespeare's words from the play brought an army of Carrionites through from the [[Deep Darkness]]. With the help of the [[Tenth Doctor]] and [[Martha Jones]], Shakespeare devised his own words to banish the Carrionites back into the Deep Darkness, along with ''Love's Labour's Won''{{'}}s script. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Shakespeare Code (TV story)|The Shakespeare Code]]'')
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When [[the Doctor's TARDIS]] landed in [[November]] [[1605]], [[Barbara Wright]] pointed out the Globe. She and [[Ian Chesterton]] attempted to make it to the theatre to see one of Shakespeare's plays, but were unable to do so when they were caught up in the events of the [[Gunpowder Plot]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Plotters (novel)|The Plotters]]'')
When [[the Doctor's TARDIS]] landed in [[November]] [[1605]], [[Barbara Wright]] pointed out the Globe. She and [[Ian Chesterton]] attempted to make it to the theatre to see one of Shakespeare's plays, but were unable to do so when they were caught up in the events of the [[Gunpowder Plot]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Plotters (novel)|The Plotters]]'')


On [[29 June]] [[1613]], the Globe Theatre was destroyed by [[fire]]. It had been set by [[Francis Pearson]], who was jealous of Shakespeare's success. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Managra (novel)|Managra]]'')
On [[29 June]] [[1613]], the Globe Theatre was destroyed by [[fire]]. It had been set by [[Francis Pearson]], who was jealous of Shakespeare's success. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Managra (novel)|Managra]]'') It was rebuilt following the fire. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Creatures and Demons (reference book)|chaptname=The Carrionites|page=17}})
 
The Globe Theatre was demolished by [[Puritan]]s in [[1644]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Creatures and Demons (reference book)|chaptname=The Carrionites|page=17}})


[[Stone]]s remaining from the Globe Theatre would be used by the Carrionites as they fought the [[Sixth Doctor]] in the [[1980s]], wishing to exploit the [[time paradox]] that would arise from a confrontation with his earlier self. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Carrionite Curse (audio story)|The Carrionite Curse]]'')
[[Stone]]s remaining from the Globe Theatre would be used by the Carrionites as they fought the [[Sixth Doctor]] in the [[1980s]], wishing to exploit the [[time paradox]] that would arise from a confrontation with his earlier self. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Carrionite Curse (audio story)|The Carrionite Curse]]'')
The Globe was recreated at [[London]]'s [[Bear Garden]] and officially opened again in [[1997]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Creatures and Demons (reference book)|chaptname=The Carrionites|page=17}})


== Other information ==
== Other information ==

Revision as of 11:41, 18 September 2023

Globe Theatre

The Globe Theatre was a theatre in Southwark, London.

According to Michael Campling's Shakespeare's Playing Space, the theatre was built by Cuthbert Burbage in 1599 using timber from London's first playhouse, The Theatre. (PROSE: Theatre of War) The Theatre was built on behalf of Lord Chamberlain's Men - a London playing company to which William Shakespeare belonged. (PROSE: The Time Travellers' Almanac) It opened the same year. (PROSE: Creatures and Demons [+]Loading...{"page":"17","chaptname":"The Carrionites","1":"Creatures and Demons (reference book)"})

The theatre was built by Peter Streete under the influence of the Carrionites, who made sure that it had fourteen sides specifically. Its coordinates were 761390. During the only performance of Love's Labour's Won in 1599, the fourteen sides when combined with the power of Shakespeare's words from the play brought an army of Carrionites through from the Deep Darkness. With the help of the Tenth Doctor and Martha Jones, Shakespeare devised his own words to banish the Carrionites back into the Deep Darkness, along with Love's Labour's Won's script. (TV: The Shakespeare Code)

On 13 January 1605, Amy Pond and Rory Williams witnessed a performance of Romeo and Juliet at the Globe as part of their honeymoon. It was also attended by King James I. (PROSE: Honeymoon Horrors)

When the Doctor's TARDIS landed in November 1605, Barbara Wright pointed out the Globe. She and Ian Chesterton attempted to make it to the theatre to see one of Shakespeare's plays, but were unable to do so when they were caught up in the events of the Gunpowder Plot. (PROSE: The Plotters)

On 29 June 1613, the Globe Theatre was destroyed by fire. It had been set by Francis Pearson, who was jealous of Shakespeare's success. (PROSE: Managra) It was rebuilt following the fire. (PROSE: Creatures and Demons [+]Loading...{"page":"17","chaptname":"The Carrionites","1":"Creatures and Demons (reference book)"})

The Globe Theatre was demolished by Puritans in 1644. (PROSE: Creatures and Demons [+]Loading...{"page":"17","chaptname":"The Carrionites","1":"Creatures and Demons (reference book)"})

Stones remaining from the Globe Theatre would be used by the Carrionites as they fought the Sixth Doctor in the 1980s, wishing to exploit the time paradox that would arise from a confrontation with his earlier self. (AUDIO: The Carrionite Curse)

The Globe was recreated at London's Bear Garden and officially opened again in 1997. (PROSE: Creatures and Demons [+]Loading...{"page":"17","chaptname":"The Carrionites","1":"Creatures and Demons (reference book)"})

Other information

Whilst in Europa in 3278, the Fourth Doctor discussed the Globe Theatre with Sarah Jane Smith. (PROSE: Managra)