William Shakepeare's famous Globe Theatre is heading to Auckland next year; as the world marks 400 years since the playwright died.
A full-scale temporary pop-up theatre will be located in the central city and open to the public early next year. It will be a full-size working replica of the second Globe Theatre in Bankside, London, and is a world first.
The man behind the idea is UK-trained doctor of Shakespeare, Miles Gregory.
Dr Gregory, who has 20 years international experience producing and directing theatre, said the temporary building would bring a new experience to New Zealanders.
"This has never been done before. Seeing Shakespeare's plays performed in the environment they were written for is a completely unique experience - as much a party as a performance,'' he said.
