ABOUT US.
Find out more about who we are and what we do
Shakespeare’s Globe is a world-renowned performing arts venue, cultural attraction and education centre located on the bank of the River Thames in London.
Use this page to find out more about our cause, our story, our theatres, our projects and more.
AND LET US… ON YOUR IMAGINARY FORCES WORK.
– Henry V, Prologue
OUR CAUSE
We celebrate Shakespeare’s transformative impact on the world by conducting a radical theatrical experiment.
Inspired and informed by the unique historic playing conditions of two beautiful iconic theatres, our diverse programme of work harnesses the power of performance, cultivates intellectual curiosity and excites learning to make Shakespeare accessible for all.
OUR STORY
Our founder, our history and who we are today.
YEAR BY YEAR HISTORY
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SAM WANAMAKER
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OUR THEATRES
We have two performance venues – one outdoor and one indoor theatre.
OUR PROJECTS
Some notable projects from our past and our present.
PLAYING SHAKESPEARE WITH DEUTSCHE BANK
Our flagship project for secondary and post-16 further education students
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DOWNLOADS
ANNUAL REVIEWS
Every year, we publish our annual review covering our latest achievements.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Every year, we are required to produce audited financial statements covering our latest financial activities.
GOVERNANCE
Board of Trustees
Honorary President
Zoë Wanamaker CBE
Deputy Chair
Alex Beard
Deputy Chair
Nell Leyshon
Hon. Treasurer
Patrick Figgis
Member of the Board
David Butter
Member of the Board
Neil Constable
Member of the Board
Lady Cynthia Hall
Member of the Board
Erica Crump
Member of the Board
Robert Laurence
Member of the Board
Simon MacKinnon OBE
Member of the Board
Joanna Mackle
Member of the Board
Dame Anne Pringle
Member of the Board
Daniel Rabinowitz
Member of the Board
Professor Julie Sanders
Member of the Board
Jenny Topper OBE
Member of the Board
Matthew Jones
Executive Team
Chief Executive
Neil Constable
Chief Operating Officer
Ian Dixon
Director of Finance & Business Administration
David Lyon
Artistic Director
Michelle Terry
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JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES
Find the latest jobs and volunteering opportunities we have to offer
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BLOGS & FEATURES
Explore fascinating, vital and personal stories on the Shakespeare’s Globe blog
Discover MoreWE STILL NEED YOUR DONATIONS
After the most challenging year in our charity’s history, we still need our supporters to help us recover.
Please donate to help fund the future of Shakespeare’s Globe.
