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Shakespeare's Globe

A world-renowned theatre, education centre, and cultural landmark. Located on the bank of the River Thames in London, UK, and also always open online.

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SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE 25TH ANNIVERSARY

For one night only, guests will enjoy Amy Hodge’s production of Henry VIII, alongside many anniversary surprises. With extra special guests, familiar faces, confetti cannons, and trumpet fanfares; get ready for a whole lot of pomp and pageantry in our one and only wooden ‘O’.

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WHAT’S ON: SUMMER 2022

Productions

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Much Ado About Nothing

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The Globe is transformed into a riotous garden party for a new production of Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Lucy Bailey.
Summer 2022
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Julius Caesar

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This Summer, Shakespeare’s tragedy Julius Caesar takes on new relevance in the Globe, and on tour across the UK.
Summer 2022
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Henry VIII

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Shakespeare’s exploration of love, lineage and power, co-written with John Fletcher, unfolds in the Globe Theatre.
Summer 2022
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King Lear

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A family feud tears apart a kingdom in Shakespeare’s epic tragedy King Lear in the Globe Theatre this Summer.
Summer 2022
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The Tempest

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A tumultuous new production of The Tempest, Shakespeare’s tale of redemption unfurls this summer in the Globe Theatre.
Summer 2022
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I, Joan

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The premiere of powerful new play I, Joan, written by Charlie Josephine, uncovers the unlikely hero behind the legend.
Summer 2022
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Productions for the family

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Midsummer Mechanicals

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
The premiere of hilarious follow-up to the play-within-a-play from A Midsummer Night's Dream comes to the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Suitable for the young and young at heart.
Summer 2022
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As You Like It With CBeebies

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Join CBeebies live at the Globe Theatre this Summer with a special adaptation of Shakespeare’ comedy, As You Like It.
Summer 2022
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BROWSE SUMMER 2022

GLOBE PLAYER

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Experience Shakespeare’s Globe productions from anywhere in the globe, any time.

Our new Globe Player has launched, so now you can stream incredible filmed productions from Shakespeare’s Globe, wherever and whenever you want.

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LATEST BLOGS

Henry VIII Rehearsal Shakespeare's Globe Marc Brenner Writer Hannah Khalil
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Collaborating with Shakespeare and Fletcher on Henry VIII

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Julius Caesar Rehearsals Full Company Shakespeare's Globe Helen Murray
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Julius Caesar: from 44 BC to 2022 AD

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See our Globe Theatre transformed into a floating Italian garden this summer

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ALSO IN SUMMER 2022

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TELLING TALES

Our family festival returns for events across February half-term & Easter holidays

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ANTI-RACIST SHAKESPEARE

Online webinars where artists & scholars discuss race & social justice

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SHAKESPEARE & POLAND

Events at Shakespeare’s Globe in June examine Poland’s affinity with Shakespeare

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RESEARCH & ACTION

Take part in the Globe’s experiments in staging and performance in these workshops

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SUMMER SCHOOL

Aspiring actors and academics aged 8-19 years can develop their skills with professionals

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BEST THEATRE IN LONDON

TIME OUT BEST OF THE CITY AWARDS 2021 WINNER