PATRON MEMBERSHIP
Our Patrons play a vital role in the work we do
Patron Membership is one of the most impactful ways you can support our work at Shakespeare’s Globe. From helping make our performances possible to supporting our educational outreach which introduces Shakespeare to the next generation, our community of First Folio, Printer’s, Illustrator’s and Scribe’s Circle Patrons play a very special role in everything we do.
As a charity of education and performance that receives no regular government funding, we rely on the generosity of our supporters to help us make Shakespeare accessible for all. In 2025 our supporters helped us:
Provide 117 fully-funded bursaries to students and over 3,600 hours of free engagement
Work with schools from 51 countries, with over 100,000 students visiting the Globe
Host 75 assisted public performances including BSL interpreted and captioned performances
Globe Youth Theatre students performing c. Pete Le May
A school workshop in the Globe Theatre c. Cesare De Giglio
Antony and Cleopatra at the Globe Theatre in 2024 c. Ellie Kurttz
Our Patron Membership levels reflect the craftsmanship behind Shakespeare’s First Folio, arguably one of the most important pieces of literature in the English Language.
From the diligent scribes who first put pen to paper, up to the final, acclaimed First Folio itself, browse the four levels below, join online, and become an important part of the Shakespeare’s Globe journey.
To thank you for your support, you will receive the highest level of access to our productions, creatives and research, including first access to tickets with Advanced Priority Booking, access to sold out shows and personalised booking with a dedicated Patrons Manager.
FIRST FOLIO CIRCLE
£5,000
All the benefits of being a Printer’s Circle Patron, plus:
- Opportunity to meet members of our executive team over afternoon tea. The team includes our Artistic Director and Chief Executive
- Invitation to attend selected press night performances and post-show party during the Globe summer season
- Private behind the scenes tour of the Globe for four including viewing the First Folio (subject to availability)
- Opportunity to attend dress rehearsals in the Globe Theatre
The value of this membership is split into £652 of membership benefits and a £4348 donation to The Shakespeare Globe Trust.
PRINTER’S CIRCLE
£2,500
All the benefits of being an Illustrator’s Circle Patron, plus;
- Invitations to Creative Insight events, meeting the creative teams behind our productions
- Invitations to overseas events to be part of the Globe’s presence on the international scene
The value of this membership is split into £334 of membership benefits and a £2166 donation to The Shakespeare Globe Trust.
ILLUSTRATOR’S CIRCLE
£1,250
All the benefits of being a Scribe’s Circle Patron, plus:
- Access to tickets for sold out performances up to 48 hours before
- Invitations to special Patrons’ events
- Private demonstration of our Printing Press for four (subject to availability)
The value of this membership is split into £227 of membership benefits and a £1023 donation to The Shakespeare Globe Trust.
SCRIBE’S CIRCLE
£500
All the benefits of being a Best Friend, plus:
- Personalised booking via the Membership Office
- Access to tickets for sold out performances up until three weeks before
- Advance priority booking for all theatre seasons
- Acknowledgement in all Globe programmes
- Complimentary programme for the first performance of every production attended
- Complimentary cushions for every performance attended in the Globe Theatre
- A subscription to Globe Player
- Invitations to supporter events
- Two complimentary tickets to the Globe Theatre Guided Tour to explore the space and learn more about our history
- Acknowledgement on our website
- Acknowledgement of your support in the foyer
The value of this membership is split into £174 of membership benefits and a £326 donation to The Shakespeare Globe Trust.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions about becoming a Paton or about your current Patronship, please contact Patrons Manager Katerina Mesterovic.
