Shakespeare's Globe - Tapa dura

A beautifully crafted paper theatre, and a wonderful introduction to Shakespeare. Welcome to Shakespeare's Globe - the greatest theatre in the world! Our leading actor, Richard Burbage, will be your guide. Find out how the theatre was built and peer backstage to where the actors prepare, then call Shakespeare's characters to the stage and perform scenes from his most celebrated plays! Features a magnificent 3-D model of Shakespeare's Globe and a fascinating first-hand account of the history of the theatre itself Also contains a mini-book of play excerpts and a troupe of card actors - the ideal way to re-enact Shakespeare's plays!

Toby Forward was born in Coventry. A parish priest, he now divides his time between the church and writing picture books and fiction for children, such as the widely acclaimed Wyvern Quartet. Toby lives with his wife near Hull. Juan Wijngaard, whose parents are Dutch, was born in South America. He came to London in 1970 and studied illustration at the Royal College of Art. He has won the Mother Goose Award and the Kate Greenaway Medal.