Shakespeare’s Globe, the world-renowned performing arts venue in London, now integrates Riedel’s Bolero intercom system to drive communications for its two theatres, the Globe and the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, as Riedel Communications has recently announced. By enabling seamless roaming and audio quality, the Bolero addresses the main challenges of communication within and across these live theater environments.

By adopting the Bolero system, Shakespeare’s Globe has streamlined its workflows, resulting in increased efficiency and resource optimization. With the improvement in the range and clarity of communication across both venues, the performing arts venue simultaneously reduced the required number of antennas from 9 to 3. The limited need for troubleshooting has eliminated downtime and waiting periods, ensuring technical rehearsals proceed seamlessly. Incorporating the Bolero system also eliminates the need for a standby technician during technical rehearsals.

Moreover, the Bolero system has enabled Shakespeare’s Globe to rely on communication cues for complex sequences, adding an extra layer of failsafe to their performances. During the venue’s winter season, the interconnectivity between the Globe Theatre and the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse played a vital role in the production of “The Winter’s Tale,” which spanned both venues.