We aim to create a culture and environment in which everyone’s experience at Shakespeare’s Globe is welcoming, safe, and enjoyable. We ask that you provide us with as much information as possible about the access need/s (and how they are accommodated at school) during the application process, so that we can facilitate your visit accordingly.

We provide risk assessment guidance for schools, specific to the performance. As the creative process is still underway, we do not have current risk assessment guidance for this year’s production. This should be completed and available in early 2027.

You can bring as many students as you want to see the show; however, we limit bookings to 250 students from each school per performance. If applying for free tickets, you can still make your entire booking using the same application form, which will guide you through how you would like to split the group if you want to bring over 250. 

We request a ratio of 1 teacher to every 15 students; however, if your school safeguarding or trips policy has different requirements then you will be asked to communicate this to us as part of your application so that we can assess that your ratio is suitable. 

Our Risk Assessment Guidelines state: Students must be supervised at all times with a suitable ratio of staff to students as the Globe will not act in loco parentis. All areas must be appropriately staffed by the school so that students are not left alone with members of Globe Staff or the public. Our safeguarding policy can be found here. 

If you are a state secondary school in London or Birmingham, you are eligible for free tickets, workshops and CPDs as part of Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank.

All other schools (including state secondary schools outside of London and Birmingham, independent schools, and primary schools wishing to bring YR6 students) can book tickets for our schools-only subsidised performances. Booking for these performances will open on Monday 2 November and close one week before the date of performance.

We do not have a designated prayer room onsite. However, we aim to create a culture and environment in which everyone’s experience at Shakespeare’s Globe is welcoming, safe, and enjoyable. As such, we will endeavour to accommodate requests for prayer spaces where possible. If applying for free tickets, please communicate requests for prayer spaces on your application and email us at [email protected] as soon as possible if anything changes. If booking for subsidised tickets, please email [email protected].

Schools-only performances run from Thursday 25 February to Wednesday 24 March 2027.

Subsidised school performances will take place on Thursday 25 February, Friday 26 February, Tuesday 2 March and Wednesday 17 March 2027.

Public Shows run from Thursday 4 March to Sunday 11 April 2027.

Free school evening performances will take place on Thursday 4 March, Tuesday 9 March and Thursday 18 March.

Subsidised school evening performances will take place on Tuesday 2 March only.

No, the show runs for approximately 90 minutes without an interval, however, we do have an open-door policy, meaning students can leave to go to the toilet, or take a break if they need, at any point during the show, as long as they are accompanied by an adult. All students under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times whilst on the Shakespeare’s Globe site, including when entering and exiting the theatre.   

Shakespeare called his theatre a ‘wooden O’ and like his historic playhouse our Globe Theatre is a 360° auditorium. With no roof over the central yard, the theatre is open-air and audiences who attend performances and tours are told to dress for the weather! Events will go ahead in rain, shine and snow. Please note, umbrellas are not allowed inside the theatre.

Seats are arranged in galleries all around the wide, open stage, so spectators and performers can see each other at all times. The Globe Theatre is a space where the audience has always been a vital component of the performance. 

Feel free to get in contact with us via [email protected]. 

Please also check back nearer your visit, as we will be updating our FAQs page regularly.  

Applications for free performances will be open from Monday 7 September until Monday 28 September 2026. We aim to communicate application outcomes to schools on Monday 2 November 2026.

The Globe has 850 seats and 550 ‘Groundling’ or standing tickets available for each schools performance. These iconic Groundling tickets are a large part of what makes the Globe such a unique, lively, and interactive performance space! To find out more about the history of Groundling tickets, watch this video.

By submitting your application, you are accepting that you may be allocated Groundling (standing) tickets. Please note, if any of your group cannot stand for access reasons, it is vital you let us know this on your application form.

To ensure the project achieves its core mission of promoting equality of opportunity, we prioritise schools with higher FSM% (percentage of students eligible for Free School Meals) in our allocation of free-to-access tickets, workshops, and CPD places.

We factor in your group size and access needs, and that of other groups attending on the same day, when we allocate standing and seated tickets. Please be aware that you may be offered standing, seated or a mixture of both ticket types. We ask that you make us aware of any access requirements in your application and email us as soon as possible if anything changes. You can contact us at [email protected].

We are able to accommodate three wheelchair users for each performance in the Globe theatre. Two are located in the Middle Gallery (within the seated ticket area), and one is located in the Yard (within the standing ticket area).

Please indicate on your application form if you require wheelchair spaces for your group. We will endeavour to allocate you a wheelchair space close to the rest of your cohort. Please bear in mind that due to other access requirements within the audience, this may not be possible for every performance.

If you require accessible parking spaces, please indicate this on your application form.

We understand that this is a possibility in the leadup to your visit. We ask that you make us aware as soon as possible via email so that we can update our system. If not done promptly, your school may not receive our automated emails containing important information regarding your trip. All communications must be sent to [email protected].

The Globe has 850 seats and 550 ‘Groundling’ or standing tickets available for each schools performance. These iconic Groundling tickets are a large part of what makes the Globe such a unique, lively, and interactive performance space! To find out more about the history of Groundling tickets, watch this video.

Schools purchasing tickets for subsidised performances can elect to purchase either £5 Groundling (Standing) tickets, or £15 seated tickets.

Secondary state schools outside London and Birmingham, independent schools, home education groups and primary schools are not eligible for free tickets to performances as part of Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank. The funding for this project is conditional on the free tickets being reserved for London and Birmingham state secondary schools.

All other schools and home educators can purchase subsidised tickets (at either £5 per ticket for standing, or £15 per ticket for seated). Bookings for schools-only subsidised performances will open on Monday 2 November.

We are able to accommodate three wheelchair users for each performance in the Globe theatre. Two are located in the Middle Gallery (within the seated ticket area), and one is located in the Yard (within the standing ticket area).

Please purchase a wheelchair space at the point of booking. We will endeavour to allocate you a wheelchair space close to the rest of your cohort. Please bear in mind that due to other access requirements within the audience, this may not be possible for every performance.

If you require accessible parking spaces, please indicate this at point of booking.