Recently I had the privilege of being in London, UK.
I also had the pleasure of finally going to the Globe Theatre on the Southbank of the River Thames. We study Shakespeare so much in High School, and often his plays can appear, even to an English teacher, dusty and boring. It was fantastic to be reminded of the living legacy of Shakespeare and his world, and the vibrancy of his work! Something that particularly struck me was just how small and vertical the theatre was. The actors on the stage must have nerves of steel and be such good readers of the crowd’s emotions. Along with taking a tour, I had the chance to speak to several actors, walk around the floor and galleries, and get a little taste of the history of both the original Globe Theatre and this faithful reconstruction built only a hundred or so metres from the original site.
What a treat for an English teacher!
Mr John Williams
Year 8 Advisor – Secondary School Teacher, English