Globe Theater

The Globe Theater was the most popular of the several theaters in London in the late sixteenth century. Owned by the wealthy actor Richard Burbage, it was the venue of Burbage's acting troupe, Lord Westmoreland's Men (later The Queen's Men).

In 1598, a sell-out crowd gathered at the Globe to see the debut of William Shakespeare's King Philip. Instead, the doors were locked behind them, and they saw Boudicca. The majority of the crowd was inspired by the play to take part in an uprising against Spanish forces in England. They stormed the Tower of London and liberated Queen Elizabeth.

Several weeks later, having been restored to her throne, Elizabeth visited the Globe to see an encore performance of Boudicca. She was inspired by the play to become the new patron of The Queen's Men, and knighted Shakespeare on the stage.