Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition is the world's largest exhibition devoted to Shakespeare and the London in which he lived and worked. Housed beneath the reconstructed Globe Theatre on London's Bankside, the exhibition explores the remarkable story of the Globe, and brings Shakespeare's world to life using a range of interactive displays and live demonstrations.
Visitors to the exhibition can discover how shows were produced in the theatres of Shakespeare's time, from writing and rehearsals to music, dance and performance. There are opportunities to learn about the traditional crafts and techniques used during the process of rebuilding the Globe; to find out how special effects were produced in Shakespeare's time, to listen to recordings from some of the most memorable Shakespearean performances ever, or join the cast and add your own voice to a scene recorded by Globe actors; to create your own Shakespearean phrases in the word jungle; to watch a sword-fighting display and browse the costume collection, where you can learn about the extraordinary methods used in creating clothes 400 years ago.
A visit to the Exhibition includes a guided tour of the theatre where expert guide-storytellers provide fascinating half hour tours of the auditorium, taking visitors on a journey through time back to Elizabethan London as well as the reconstruction process of the 1980's-90's and how the wooden 'o' works today as an imaginative and experimental theatrical space.
An exhibition visit and theatre tour lasts about one and a half hours. Information sheets are available in English, large print, German, French, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Polish, Romanian, Chinese and Japanese.
NB: There is no access to the theatre during matinee performances. Visitors will be taken to the nearby archaeological site of the Rose Theatre, Bankside's first playhouse.
After we pick you up straight from the Mgarr Harbour, on both bus lines we'll take you to Xewkija, Bus Stop 2, one of the most picturesque villages in Gozo. Thanks to your high position on the open-top buses, you'll be able to see the incredible Rotunda of Xewkija from far away, which is also known as the Church of Saint John the Baptist, built in the late 17th century. If you fancy trying some of the local cuisine then hop-off at Bus Stop 3 to visit Savina Creativity at the Magro Food Village.
The food in Gozo will make your taste buds go crazy! Or if you fancy a long walk, hop-off at Bus Stop 4 to complete the trail from Victoria all the way to Dwejra Heritage Park. The walk is about 13km so we recommend you buy a 48 hour bus ticket if you want to do this walk, just so you have enough time to explore other destinations too! At Bus Stop 5 you'll find Ta Dbiegi, a place rich with the Maltese culture, with an array of colours, and you'll discover some of the finest craft and glass shops. Enrich yourself with the heritage of Gozo by visiting the Museum of Archaeology, located at Bus Stop 8. Here you'll be able to learn all about the history of this city's lifestyle, religion and culture. Go ahead and buy your ticket online today!
Tours: Mondays and Wednesdays, year ’round
Transport: Eco-friendly, comfortable transport in a biofuel mini-coach (14 passengers max)
Activities: Eco/Sustainable, Experiential, Photography, Wildlife & Nature
Includes:
Complimentary pickup/dropoff from your San Francisco hotel
Professional, knowledgeable guide
Transportation to/from Wine Country in biofuel mini-coach
Narrated guided tour of Napa & Sonoma Counties
At least 4 full flights of wine tastings
1 full flight of beer tasting
Benziger Tram tour ($25 value)
Lunch on day 2
Overnight accommodations in Sonoma
Free time to do as you please
Not Included:
Other meals; stops will be made to purchase food at appropriate times during the day.
Muir Woods entrance fee
Some additional tastings may apply
Guide gratuity (optional)
This family-owned and operated Sonoma hotel is the perfect expression of the casual, friendly, hometown warmth that defines Sonoma. And it’s just steps away from Sonoma Square! Most of the 82 rooms overlook a lush garden courtyard with inviting saltwater pool and hot tub. Your room comes with: 2 Queen beds (unless otherwise specified), Flat screen TV w/ Satellite, Refrigerator, Coffeemaker & Coffees/Teas, Heating/Air Conditioning, Fireplaces (in some rooms), and an In-room Safe.
This is a “green” hotel, committed to preserving the environment through sustainable practices including recycling, use of citrus-based cleaning products, saltwater pool filtration, and other green practices.
Hotel Amenities Include:
Complimentary Continental Sonoma Style Breakfast
Complimentary Wireless Internet
Fitness Center
Heated Outdoor Saltwater Pool
Hot Tub & Steam Room
Suggested Gear List:
Small, soft-sided overnight bag only (approx airline carry-on size*)
Valid photo ID required for tasting
Camera & charger
Comfortable walking shoes
Change of clothes (it can be cool in Muir Woods and very warm in Napa/Sonoma)
Jacket
Sun protection
*Because of our small-size vehicles, we have limited luggage space. Each passenger may bring one soft-sided overnight bag or regular-sized day pack with them on the vehicle. The under-seat storage space will accept ~13.5″x12″x11″ if the item is hard-sided; slightly larger if it is soft-sided. If you must bring more/larger luggage, please be aware that you’ll need to pay for a seat on the vehicle to store it during your trip. No luggage or gear may be placed in the aisle. Most hotels in San Francisco will store your larger luggage after check-out or before check-in (some charge a fee for this service).
Meet Your Host - Steve Cummins:
Steve is an author, stand up comedian, radio host and headliner in every major comedy club in Ireland. He is currently the resident host of The Laughter Lounge, Ireland’s largest and most prestigious comedy club. He has performed comedy on the BBC, RTE and Channel 4. He has also acted on TG4.
He has written for three major television projects and created, wrote and presented the comedy panel show “What Were We Thinking?” for the national broadcaster 2FM and hosted his own show, On Demand with Steve Cummins on All 80s Radio.A natural performer and people person Steve brings a warmth and professionalism to this unique Dublin City Sightseeing tour, only from Hidden Dublin Tours.
Before we leave Las Vegas we visit the airline that doesn't exist. Hidden in plain site is JANET Airlines, smack in the middle of Las Vegas on the international airport property. This fleet of six unmarked commercial jetliners fly hundreds of workers daily to and from Area 51, the incredible top secret airbase on Groom Lake that for decades, it too, didn't exist. The route to Area 51 is through some of the most desolate, uninhabited and incredibly scenic desert in the world. On the edge of an ancient dry lake we view very unusual Indian Petroglyphs that resemble aliens; we then explore this mysterious dry lake where recent sightings of UFO's have been observed. After another beautiful drive along the "Extraterrestrial Highway" we arrive at the famous Little A'le' Inn. This location has been the host of numerous documentaries and movies including Independence Day.
Here you will find a wealth of information and souvenirs on this top-secret area. Captain Chuck Clark, an ex-air force captain, has written a manual on Area 51, which is also available for purchase. After a great Alien Burger at the Little A'le' Inn we journey to the infamous Black Mailbox, a sacred meeting place for UFO enthusiasts. We arrive at the absolute perimeter of Area 51 through a strange and unexplained "mutant" Joshua tree forest where the guards ("The Men In Black") forever stand watch along with detection devices, listening devices and cameras mounted among the cactus. The signs read, "Top Secret Military Facility, Keep Out, Use of Deadly force Authorized" and I'm sure they mean it. You can wave at the heavily armed guards in the 4x4 parked on the desert hillside but they don't wave back. They just wait and watch from behind their darkened windows.
It's very spooky. As much as the United States government has denied the existence of this base, we know it is there but no one knows what it is they do there.
This is an extreme tour to the world's most top secret military facility, the real home of the "X files".
Includes:
Lunch
unlimited bottled water and snacks
professional guides
The exhibition, in association with EON Productions Ltd, has been the most successful in the history of the London Film Museum. Originally scheduled to close in March 2015, it features over 100 original artefacts spanning all 24 Bond films, including vehicles, miniatures, concept art and storyboards.
Public demand for the exhibition was so consistently high that the London Film Museum management decided to keep it open indefinitely. London Film Museum Founder and CEO, Jonathan Sands said: “Bond in Motion far exceeded all our expectations and we’re delighted with the public’s reaction to it. It’s proved a huge hit with families, Bond lovers, movie fans and car nuts alike".
