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A Midsummer Night's Dream
Join us under starry summer skies for ‘the ultimate communal celebration’ ★★★★★ (Sunday Mirror) and be part of the magic of Shakespeare’s comedy.
Much Ado About Nothing
In sun-soaked Messina, sharp tongues, short tempers and savage gossip collide in an unfiltered rom-com about secrets, status and second chances.
Love's Labour's Lost
A new production by Indiana Lown-Collins, bringing the passion of flamenco to this refreshingly human comedy about desire, love, and connection.
As You Like It
Co‑directed by Sean Holmes (Pinocchio, Globe) and Charlie Josephine (Cowbois, RSC/Royal Court), this bold new As You Like It bursts with lust, love, and live music.
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
A World Elsewhere
Where will your imagination take you? Our new Shakespeare-inspired family show arrives this summer holidays, by the Olivier Award-nominated creators of Rough Magic. A co-production with Splendid Productions.
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.
Globe Young Company 2026: Pineapple
Discover a brand-new play by Anne Odeke (Princess Essex, Globe) performed by the Globe Young Company for Shakespeare and Race Festival 2026.
TALKS
Essential conversations exploring the work we do in relation to the world we live in
The Globe Talks: Love's Labour's Lost
Delve into Shakespeare's refreshingly human comedy with members of our upcoming production's creative team. Includes Q&A.
The Globe Talks: As You Like It
In this panel discussion and Q&A, join members of the show’s creative team, as we delve into the world of As You Like It and explore its key themes.
Pineapple: Post-Show Talk
Delve deeper into new play Pineapple with this post-show talk exploring the play’s themes, characters, and rehearsal process. Includes Q&A.
The Globe Talks: Pinocchio
In a panel discussion and Q&A, listen to members of the show’s creative team, as we delve into the world of our festive musical Pinocchio and explore its key themes.
The Globe Talks: The Animals Come to the Table
In a panel discussion and Q&A, listen to members of the show’s creative team, as we explore the world premiere of Timberlake Wertenbaker's The Animals Come to the Table and its key themes.
The Globe Talks: Julius Caesar
In a panel discussion and Q&A, listen to members of the show’s creative team, as we delve into the world of Julius Caesar and explore its key themes.
The Globe Talks: The Seagull
In a panel discussion and Q&A, listen to members of the show’s creative team, as we explore this production of Chekhov's The Seagull and its key themes.
The Globe Talks: King John
In a panel discussion and Q&A, listen to members of the show’s creative team, as we delve into the world of Shakespeare's rarely performed masterpiece King John and explore its key themes.
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.
Shakespeare's Walking Tour
This unique experience includes a walking tour of Bankside, London’s original theatre district bringing 400 years of thrilling history to life.
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.
Twilight Walking Tour
Explore the Bankside area and be transported back to London's 'Kingdom of Night' and discover Shakespeare's fascination with the dark.
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.
A Midsummer Night's Dream Guided Tour
Discover more about the history and themes of Shakespeare’s famous comedy in our A Midsummer Night's Dream themed Guided Tour of the Globe Theatre.
Group Guided Tour
ONGOING GLOBE THEATRE
Your group can enjoy our Globe Theatre Guided Tour with a discounted ticket rate.
CLIMATE ACTION
Visit our Sustainability page for more details
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.
MakeBeth
A brand-new interactive retelling of Shakespeare’s Macbeth brought to life with recycled cardboard magic. Perfect for families and young audiences aged 7+.
FAMILY EVENTS & TOURS
Bring the whole family to experience the wonders of Shakespeare
MakeBeth
A brand-new interactive retelling of Shakespeare’s Macbeth brought to life with recycled cardboard magic. Perfect for families and young audiences aged 7+.
Macbeth: On Stage Family Workshop (9-11 years)
Bring Macbeth to life in this fun and practical workshop on one of our unique stages. This workshop is for young people aged 9-11 and their grown-ups.
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.
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.
A World Elsewhere: Family Workshop (9-11 years)
Explore the power of imagination, friendship, and fearless creativity through interactive games and storytelling activities inspired by the show. For ages 9-11 and their grown ups.
A World Elsewhere: Family Workshop (5-8 years)
Explore the power of imagination, friendship, and fearless creativity through interactive games and storytelling activities inspired by the show.
A World Elsewhere: Family Workshop for the Deaf and BSL users (5-8 years)
Explore the power of imagination, friendship and fearless creativity in our interactive A World Elsewhere Family Workshop for the Deaf and BSL users ages 5-8 and their families.
A World Elsewhere: Family Workshop for the Deaf and BSL users (9-11 years)
Explore the power of imagination, friendship and fearless creativity in our interactive A World Elsewhere Family Workshop for the Deaf and BSL users ages 9-11 and their families.
RESEARCH EVENTS
Delve deeper into Shakespeare’s world and works with our research events
Research in Action: Editing in Action
Join us in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse for a lively exploration of how performance can illuminate and reshape the way we edit Shakespeare.
Research in Action: Global Early Modern Stage
Join this special workshop in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse which invites us to reconsider the global nature of early modern English drama.
Symposium: Contested Futures
A two-day symposium bringing together international scholars to explore the contested meanings of Shakespeare in our present and future.
Youths That Thunder
Dr Eli Cumings (King's College London) and Dr Lydia Valentine (Shakespeare's Globe) present new research for anyone curious about Shakespeare, race, and performance.
Samurai Othello: Sharing and Discussion
Shakespeare meets Samurai as New Earth Theatre and Shakespeare's Globe present a work-in-progress sharing and panel discussion of Othello, set in medieval Japan.
Shakespeare and Windrush
A roundtable discussion bringing together creatives, historians and literary scholars to celebrate the contributions of the British Caribbean community to literature, theatre and performance.
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.
Othello: A Level Boost
An interactive A Level workshop exploring Othello through an anti-racist lens, developing key skills for essays and exams through performance-based activities.
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.
Hamlet: Workshop (14-16 years)
Deep-dive into Shakespeare’s famous tragedy Hamlet in this practical workshop designed for ages 14–16.
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.
Romeo and Juliet: On Stage Workshop (14-16 years)
Bring Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet to life in this practical workshop on one of our unique stages. For young people aged 14-16 with an interest in theatre or performing.
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 Romeo and Juliet at KS4
Join this CPD session for English teachers and learn new classroom tools and techniques to deepen students’ understanding of Romeo and Juliet.
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.
Online CPD: Teaching Romeo and Juliet at KS4
Join this CPD session for English teachers and learn new classroom tools and techniques to deepen students’ understanding of Romeo and Juliet.
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