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WHAT'S ON THIS SUMMER

Find out more about Summer 2026 at Shakespeare’s Globe

A tall dark-skinned British-Gambian man with short Afro hair wears a silver tassel jacket and silver donkey ears. He stands surrounded by bubbles.

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.
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Pippa Nixon, a white woman with shoulder-length brown hair, and Ken Nwosu, a bald man with brown skin and a beard, are seated on a bench on grass outside a white building with a thatched roof. There is a realistic cow mask beside them.

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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A group of flamenco performers are captured in motion against a plain brick wall. Four of the group, wearing traditional colourful flamenco costumes, take strong dance positions. A fifth person wearing a dark suit stands playing a guitar, which is blurred through the capture of movement.

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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Globe Theatre
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

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.
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Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
A person wearing a white shirt and a pinafore dress with a veil, smiles gently directly into the camera, whilst pointing up with their right hand. They have blonde hair and brown eyes and wear a large bead necklace in various shades of brown. Small orbs of colour appear around them. In the background, various trees are overshadowed by tints of red, yellow and purple.

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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JOIN US THIS WINTER

Discover political thrillers, candlelit classics, bold new plays and epic family adventures this winter

Julius Caesar. The interior of a wooden playhouse bathed in a red light.

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. 
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Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
The animals come to the table by Timberlake Wertenbaker. A white and blue megaphone lies on a wooden stage. Dark wooden doors are open in the background, revealing a lighter wooden panel.

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.
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Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
The Seagull by Anton Chekov in a new translation by Rory Mullarkey. In a wooden room, clothes hang on a rail beside a black spotlight. Headphones are also hanging on one of the walls.

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.
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Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
King John by William Shakespeare. Ripped and rumpled graphic posters of medieval Kings are stuck up on black, wooden-panelled doors covered in intricate gold lining.

King John

Experience Shakespeare’s rarely performed masterpiece King John in the intimate, candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, directed by Jaz Woodcock-Stewart.   
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Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Makebeth. Three musicians, wearing brown and beige, play two guitars and a violin as they gather around cardboard boxes. On top of the boxes sits a giant cardboard skull with a crown.

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+.
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Bankside

OUR HIT MUSICAL RETURNS

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.
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Globe Theatre

BE PART OF SOMETHING UNFORGETTABLE

Join us from £5 a month to unlock priority booking and more. You’ll unlock access to members-only events, extra insights into the new season of shows, and no booking fees.

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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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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.
Guided Tours
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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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Dr Will Tosh leading a research event in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.

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

People laughing and leaning on the stage at the Globe in the rain

The Climate Playwriting Prize 2026 will uncover the most exciting new 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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