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Globe Theatre
Experience our world-renowned, open-air theatre
Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Experience Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank: A Midsummer Night’s Dream in the Globe Theatre, created especially for young people.
Mother Courage and Her Children
Michelle Terry returns as Mother Courage for a strictly limited run of Brecht’s protest play, filled with live music and razor-sharp humour.
Pinocchio
Following its smash-hit premiere in 2025, our ★★★★★ ‘beautiful new musical brimming with fun and magic’ (WhatsOnStage) returns in winter 2026.
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Step inside London’s only candlelit theatre
Julius Caesar
Take your place as a citizen of Rome, and experience Shakespeare’s epic thriller Julius Caesar in the intimate, candlelit setting of the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
The Animals Come to the Table
The world premiere of a bold new play from one of the UK’s leading playwrights, Timberlake Wertenbaker, written for the candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
The Seagull
Caroline Steinbeis and Rory Mullarkey (Three Sisters) reunite for Anton Chekhov’s timeless story of ambition, ego and desire in the candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
King John
Experience Shakespeare’s rarely performed masterpiece King John in the intimate, candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, directed by Jaz Woodcock-Stewart.
GUIDED TOURS
Discover Shakespeare’s iconic, open-air theatre or uncover the history of Bankside with our Guided Tours
Globe Theatre Guided Tour
This unique experience brings to life 400 years of history and transports you back to Shakespeare’s London with a guided tour of the Globe Theatre.
Premium Globe Guided Tour
An unparalleled experience that transports you back to Shakespeare’s London with an exclusive view from the Globe Theatre stage.
Pride Guided Tour
Step inside our iconic wooden ‘O’ for a special tour that brings to life the queer characters and stories from Shakespeare's life and writing, and Elizabethan London.
Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour
This special family-friendly, spooky guided tour of the Globe Theatre brings to life the ghosts, spirits and scary happenings of Shakespeare’s most chilling plays.
Shakespeare's True Crimes Walking Tour
Explore the streets around the Globe with expert Guides and discover the intriguing criminal history of the Bankside area and its people, including Shakespeare himself.
Heaven to Hell Tour
Become a Member (from £5 a month) to unlock our backstage tours. Guided by an experienced production team member, view the thatched roof up close, walk the stage, and venture into the Globe's hidden depths.
Group Guided Tour
ONGOING GLOBE THEATRE
Your group can enjoy our Globe Theatre Guided Tour with a discounted ticket rate.
FAMILY EVENTS & TOURS
Bring the whole family to experience the wonders of Shakespeare
Hamlet Family Workshop (5-8 years)
Bring Shakespeare's moody tragedy to life in this fun and practical workshop for children aged 5–8 and their grown-ups.
Hamlet: Family Workshop (9-11 years)
Bring Shakespeare's moody tragedy Hamlet to life in this fun and practical workshop for children aged 9–11 and their grown-ups.
The Tempest: Family Workshop (5-8 years)
Bring Shakespeare’s The Tempest to life in this fun and practical workshop for children aged 5-8 and their families.
A Midsummer Night's Dream: On Stage Family Workshop (9-11 years)
Bring Shakespeare’s magical comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream to life in this fun and practical workshop on the Globe Theatre stage for ages 9-11.
Twelfth Night: Family Workshop (5-8 years)
Bring Shakespeare's whirlwind comedy to life in this fun and practical workshop aimed at children aged 5–8 and their grown-ups.
The Tempest: Family Workshop (9-11 years)
A fun, practical workshop on Shakespeare's strange and wonderful The Tempest. For ages 9–11 and their grown-ups.
Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour
This special family-friendly, spooky guided tour of the Globe Theatre brings to life the ghosts, spirits and scary happenings of Shakespeare’s most chilling plays.
Twelfth Night: Family Workshop (9-11 Years)
Bring Shakespeare's whirlwind comedy to life in this fun and practical workshop aimed at children aged 9–11 and their grown-ups.
YOUNG PEOPLE
Events for young aspiring actors and academics
Young Actors Short Course (11-13 years)
A lively and practical course designed to bring Shakespeare to life in new, exciting ways. For young performers aged 11–13.
Young Actors Short Course (8–10 years)
A lively and practical course designed to bring Shakespeare to life in new, exciting ways. For young performers aged 8–10.
Romeo and Juliet: GCSE Revision Boost
Supercharge your GCSE revision of Romeo and Juliet in this practical session, designed for ages 14–16.
Macbeth: GCSE Revision Boost
Supercharge your GCSE revision of Shakespeare’s bloody tragedy Macbeth in this practical GCSE Boost day designed for ages 14–16, who have already studied the play.
Macbeth: Workshop (12-16 years)
Bring Macbeth to life in this practical and interactive workshop designed for 12-16 year olds. Ideal for young people with an interest in drama or literature.
Othello: On Stage Workshop (17-19 years)
Bring Shakespeare's tragedy to life yourself on the unique Sam Wanamaker Playhouse stage. For ages 17–19.
The Tempest: On Stage Workshop (14-16 years)
Bring Shakespeare's magical play The Tempest to life on one of the Globe Theatre's two iconic stages. For ages 14-16.
TEACHER TRAINING
Opportunities to continue professional development
Teaching Shakespeare Through Performance
Join our flagship teacher training course for continuing professional development. Over two weeks, take part in classroom workshops, seminars, lectures and rehearsals, and watch performances in the iconic Globe Theatre
Online CPD: Teaching Anti-Racist Shakespeare
Learn new skills to build an anti-racist approach to teaching Shakespeare in the classroom in this practical online CPD workshop, designed for Secondary English and Drama teachers.
Online CPD: Teaching Shakespeare and Sexuality
Build your confidence in facilitating LGBTQIA+ inclusive discussions in the classroom in this interactive online workshop. For Secondary English and Drama teachers.
Online CPD: Teaching Shakespeare and Women
An online CPD to develop your approach to classroom conversations about Shakespeare's depictions of women.
CPD: Teaching Macbeth at KS4: In Person or Online
Join this interactive session to enhance your classroom teaching of Shakespeare’s epic tragedy at Key Stage 4. This is a hybrid event – choose to attend in-person at Shakespeare’s Globe or online via Zoom.
Online CPD: Teaching Macbeth at Key Stage 4
An online Continuing Professional Development session hosted on Zoom to enhance your classroom teaching of Macbeth at Key Stage 4.
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