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A Midsummer Night's Dream

Under starry, summer skies, the Globe transforms into a realm of magic and mischief as lovers and fairies collide in a family-friendly night of wonder and transformation.
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Mother Courage and Her Children

Michelle Terry leads in Anna Jordan’s new Mother Courage And Her Children, Brecht’s fierce, musical, anti-war protest play, directed by Elle While.
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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.
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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.
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Four people are aboard a giant paper boat against a bright blue, cloudy sky and a sea of dark blue material. Two are standing; one in Shakespearean dress holding a paper skull, another in a purple fairy costume holding a paper mast. The other two are crouched, with one wearing a paper hat, pointing out to sea, and another looking through a paper telescope, scratching their chin.

A World Elsewhere

Join Splendid Productions at Shakespeare’s Globe for A World Elsewhere: a family show about imagination, friendship, and the power of storytelling.
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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.
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CURRENT AND UPCOMING SHOWS

The Tempest. A person sits on a wooden stage holding a golden candle sconce. They are wearing a long khaki jacket and muddy black ankle boots. The wall behind them is covered in various objects: maps, cogs, ropes, books and a model of a boat.

The Tempest

On an island, four lost souls tell a story of past wrongs, revenge and desire. Award-winning theatre-maker Tim Crouch directs Shakespeare’s tale of power and freedom.
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Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
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Deep Azure

Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu makes his Globe directorial debut with this lyrical epic by the late Academy Award-nominated actor and writer Chadwick Boseman.
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Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
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Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank: Romeo and Juliet

Our critically acclaimed production returns to mark the 20th year of Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank. This 90-minute 'fiery-footed thriller' ★★★★ (The Guardian) is created especially for young people and is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare for everyone.
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On Tour: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Discover the shadowy underbelly of one of Shakespeare’s most magical plays, on tour at venues around the country. Headlong Artistic Director Holly Race Roughan directs, with co-direction from Naeem Hayat.
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A theatre made out of cut out colourful paper. In between red pillars and under a roof that reads 'The Globe Theatre' with a crescent moon, the letters for 'Pinocchio' hang down on golden strings, in front of a twinkling night sky. The words 'a magical new musical' appear on a blue ribbon, above a 5 star review from WhatsOnStage.

Pinocchio

Following its smash-hit premiere in 2025, our ★★★★★ ‘beautiful new musical brimming with fun and magic’ (WhatsOnStage) returns in winter 2026. Bring the whole family together for this ★★★★ ‘absolute treat’ (The Telegraph) by Charlie Josephine and Jim Fortune, directed by Sean Holmes.
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TAKE A TOUR

Our full range of tours offers adventures for all interests and ages.

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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.
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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.
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ACTORS & CREATIVES

Join the Studio for access to our exclusive courses.

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SCHOOLS & TEACHERS

Bring Shakespeare to life for your class.

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YOUNG PEOPLE

Jump into theatre, acting, and literature at our interactive events.

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FAMILIES

Bring the whole family along to special events, shows and tours.

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GLOBE PLAYER

Experience Shakespeare’s Globe productions at any time.

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RESEARCH

Deep dive with study days, talks and research events for all.

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GUIDED TOURS

Our range of tours offer adventures for all interests, ages and availability.

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THE GLOBE TALKS

Hear from artists, scholars, and industry-leading experts.

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Climate Playwriting Prize

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The Climate Playwriting Prize 2026 will uncover the most new exciting plays about the climate crisis, and support them to find their audiences.

This is an open invitation to playwrights to respond creatively to this subject matter. We are partnering with organisations all around the country to deliver workshops to writers, unlocking how they might want to tell their climate story.

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