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A Midsummer Night's Dream

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Performed for the first time in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, discover the shadowy underbelly of one of Shakespeare’s most magical plays. 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 green grasshopper standing on some white clouds.

Pinocchio

Globe Theatre
Journey to a world of endless possibilities this festive season, as a new musical for all the family springs to life in the Globe Theatre. By Charlie Josephine and Jim Fortune, directed by Sean Holmes.
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Macbeth & Banquo: Work in Progress

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
BSL-led artistry reimagines Shakespeare’s Macbeth in a bold new adaptation where brotherhood becomes tested by ambition.
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Sonny's Blues

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Omari Douglas performs a reading of James Baldwin’s 1957 short story in the candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
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Tim Key: Chrimbo Bimbo

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Following two years of sold-out runs, poet, actor and comedian Tim Key returns to the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse once again with his festive extravaganza Chrimbo Bimbo.
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The Tempest

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
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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Deep Azure

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
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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Two actors, from the waist up, embrace on stage in front of a wooden backdrop, sprayed with graffiti. The man on the left is wearing a black hoodie with green, yellow and red stripes down the arms, and a rucksack on his back. The woman is wearing a black body warmer over a cream sweatshirt.

Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank: Romeo and Juliet

Globe Theatre
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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Globe Theatre Guided Tour

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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

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

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

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