Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, London

Name: Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Address: 9dt Shakespeare's Globe 21 New Globe Walk, London, SE1 9DT, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7401 9919

#333 among attractions in London

Theater, William Shakespeare, Concerts and shows

Gallery (3)

Map

Gallery

Facts and practical information

The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse is an indoor theatre forming part of Shakespeare's Globe, along with the Globe Theatre on Bankside, London. Built making use of 17th-century plans for an indoor theatre, the playhouse recalls the layout and style of the Blackfriars Theatre, although it is not an exact reconstruction. Its shell was built during the construction of the Shakespeare's Globe complex, notable for the reconstruction of the open-air Globe Theatre of the same period. The shell was used as a space for education workshops and rehearsals until enough money was raised to complete the playhouse. It opened in January 2014, named after Sam Wanamaker, the leading figure in the Globe's reconstruction. ()

Opened: 2014Coordinates: 51°30'30"N, 0°5'50"W

Address

9dt Shakespeare's Globe 21 New Globe WalkSouthwark (Cathedrals)London SE1 9DT United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7401 9919

Website

Social media

Twitter

London

Day trips

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tate Modern, Millennium Bridge, Bankside Gallery, Blackfriars Bridge.

~430 ftSW
Contemporary art and cafe with river views
Tate Modern, London
3 min walk • Tate Modern is a beacon of contemporary art nestled in the heart of London, United Kingdom. Housed in the former Bankside Power Station, this museum stands as a testament to the transformative power of architecture and art.
~510 ftNW
Steel suspension bridge for pedestrians
Millennium Bridge, London
3 min walk • The Millennium Bridge, a sleek steel suspension bridge, stretches across the River Thames in the bustling heart of London, United Kingdom. Since its opening in June 2000, it has become an iconic pedestrian pathway linking the areas near St.
~1000 ftW
Museum
Bankside Gallery, London
5 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of London, the Bankside Gallery is a cultural gem that beckons art enthusiasts and casual observers alike. Established as a home for the Royal Watercolour Society and the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers, this esteemed art gallery...
~1670 ftW
Bridge
Blackfriars Bridge, London
9 min walk • Blackfriars Bridge is a road and foot traffic bridge over the River Thames in London, between Waterloo Bridge and Blackfriars Railway Bridge, carrying the A201 road.
~1500 ftE
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Ruins
Winchester Palace, London
8 min walk • Winchester Palace was a 12th-century palace which served as the London townhouse of the Bishops of Winchester. It was located in the parish of Southwark in Surrey, on the south bank of the River Thames on what is now Clink Street in the London Borough of Southwark, near St Saviour's Church which later became Southwark Cathedral.
~800 ftSE
Theater, William Shakespeare, Architecture
Shakespeare's Globe, London
4 min walk • Shakespeare's Globe is a reconstruction of the Globe Theatre, an Elizabethan playhouse for which William Shakespeare wrote his plays, in the London Borough of Southwark, on the south bank of the River Thames.
~740 ftE
Bridge
Southwark Bridge, London
4 min walk • Southwark Bridge is an arch bridge in London, for traffic linking the district of Southwark and the City across the River Thames. Besides when others are closed for temporary repairs, it has the least traffic of the Thames bridges in London.
~1660 ftN
Memorial
National Firefighters Memorial, London
9 min walk • The National Firefighters Memorial is a memorial composed of three bronze statues depicting firefighters in action at the height of the Blitz.
~1560 ftNE
Church, Baroque architecture
St Michael Paternoster Royal, London
8 min walk • St Michael Paternoster Royal is a church in the City of London. The original building, which was first recorded in the 13th century, was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666. The church was rebuilt under the aegis of Sir Christopher Wren. However St Michael's was severely damaged during the London Blitz in the Second World War.
~560 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
The Rose, London
3 min walk • The Rose was an Elizabethan theatre. It was the fourth of the public theatres to be built, after The Theatre, the Curtain, and the theatre at Newington Butts – and the first of several playhouses to be situated in Bankside, Southwark, in a liberty outside the jurisdiction of the City of London's civic authorities.
~1390 ftN
Church, Baroque architecture
St Nicholas Cole Abbey, London
7 min walk • St Nicholas Cole Abbey is a church in the City of London located on what is now Queen Victoria Street. Recorded from the twelfth century, the church was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666 and rebuilt by the office of Sir Christopher Wren.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sam Wanamaker Playhouse?

Nearby attractions include Tate Modern, London (3 min walk), Millennium Bridge, London (3 min walk), The Rose, London (3 min walk), Marsyas, London (4 min walk).

How to get to Sam Wanamaker Playhouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sam Wanamaker Playhouse:

Ferry

Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (1 min walk)
Blackfriars Pier • Lines: Rb6 (6 min walk)

Metro

Mansion House • Lines: Circle, District (7 min walk)
Cannon Street • Lines: Circle, District (10 min walk)

Bus

Mansion House Station • Lines: 26, N26 (8 min walk)
St Paul's Cathedral • Lines: 26, N26 (10 min walk)

Train

London Blackfriars (8 min walk)
London Cannon Street (9 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 10 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (12 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (26 min walk)