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About Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse is an intimate indoor Jacobean theatre housed within Shakespeare’s Globe on the Bankside in London. With a capacity of, this candlelit venue offers a unique, immersive experience in a close triangular arrangement created by pit benches and two horseshoe galleries surrounding the stage. It’s the perfect setting for classic plays and seasonal performances from renowned actors.

Whether you’re planning a first-time visit or returning to this atmospheric venue, we’ve got you covered with easy ticket access, practical venue details, and trusted hotel and dining recommendations to make your trip seamless.

Venue details, travel tips, and nearby lodging are provided to help you plan your visit with confidence. Remember, when you secure your seats through us, you’re getting reliable support and straightforward service—like having a friend in the business. For a full scope of the experience, explore the venue’s history, notable productions, and the surrounding Bankside area.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 340 seats (indoor Jacobean playhouse at Shakespeare’s Globe).
  • Address: 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 9DT.
  • Venue type: Indoor candlelit Jacobean theatre, part of the Shakespeare’s Globe site.
  • Seating chart: Pit benches plus two horse-shoe galleries arranged around the stage (forms a close, intimate triangle).
  • Parking: Limited parking on New Globe Walk; NCP car park on Thames Exchange nearby.
  • Transit: Nearest Underground stations include London Bridge, Blackfriars, Mansion House, Southwark, and St Paul’s; trains via Blackfriars, London Bridge, Cannon Street, and Waterloo; River Bus from Bankside Pier; Millennium Bridge ~50m away.
  • Nearby hotels: Premier Inn London Southwark (Borough Market) at 34 Park Street; citizenM London Bankside at 20 Lavington Street; Novotel London City South at 53–61 Southwark Bridge Road; Bankside Hotel nearby at 2 Blackfriars Road.
  • Notable events: Inaugural 2014 season opened with The Duchess of Malfi (Gemma Arterton); The Knight of the Burning Pestle also featured in the opening period; later seasons hosted Pericles, Cymbeline, The Winter’s Tale and The Tempest (winter 2015–16).
  • Renamed: A planned name in 2012 was Sam Wanamaker Theatre; it opened under the slightly revised name Sam Wanamaker Playhouse in 2014.
  • Status: Still active as of 2026; no demolitions have occurred.