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Source: BBC

Roundup

3-9-09

Shakespeare's first theatre found [video 1 min 38 sec]

A team from the Museum of London discovered the foundations of what they believe is the original Globe Theatre in Shoreditch last summer.

Built in 1576, it is thought the Bard acted there and that it also hosted the premiere of Romeo and Juliet.

The site is now owned by the Tower Theatre Company and a new playhouse is due to open there in 2012.

Read entire article at BBC