There is a replica of the Globe Theater located on the south bank of the Thames, relatively close to the original theater's site. It now acts as both a museum and as a working theater.

The stage of the Globe has trap doors in the floor and ceiling. The actors have a balcony and a couple of doors to work with, and not much else.

The Globe has the only thatched roof in London (thatched roofs were banned following the Great Fire in 1666). The construction techniques are as authentic as possible within the limits of modern building codes. The lighting is natural for matinees; to remain financially viable, the theater must have some evening performances which use artificial light.

There is an official web site with more information and some panoramic movies.