To celebrate William Shakespeare’s birthday and the 400th anniversary of the publication of his sonnets the Globe Theatre, in London’s Bankside, threw open its doors for free on 19 April.
By 11am, when the doors opened, a queue of excited visitors stretched back past the Tate Gallery all eager to get a chance to see behind the scenes at the world famous theatre. Inside various displays, exhibitions and performances entertained people of all ages. From thrilling sword fights beneath the stage to medieval dark lady soothsayers predicting fun for all there was plenty for visitors to see and do.
