THE STUDIO AT SHAKESPEARE'S GLOBE.

Join for access to our exclusive courses that offer
theatre makers an opportunity to train,
play, and rediscover their craft.

  Ongoing          Bankside

The Studio at Shakespeare’s Globe is our programme of professional development for actors and directors. Offered exclusively to The Studio Community, our training uses unique Globe practices to explore your craft from new angles.

Featuring a range of intensive courses and one-off workshops, the programme has options for everyone, whether you are new to Shakespeare or view him as an old friend.

“Honestly I got more useful tools than in an entire semester of drama school.”

“A fab intro to the approaches of performing at the Globe.”

“Surreal, amazing, life-changing, and I will treasure this forever.”

“A playful, supportive laboratory to revitalise, reclaim, and embrace something I love.”

APPLY TO JOIN THE STUDIO AT SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE

Applying is free and will only take a few moments to complete.

To be eligible to join our community, you must be 18 or older and should have one of the following in the discipline you are applying for:

Two verifiable professional credits

OR

Have completed an accredited undergraduate or master’s degree

APPLY HERE

An actor stood on the Globe stage looking into the distance

Introduction to Globe Performance Practice (On Stage)

Globe Theatre
Experience the thrill of performing in the Globe Theatre in this practical three hour introduction for professional actors. Discover how the theatre space enhances our understanding of Shakespeare's texts whilst working alongside fellow actors.
A group of actors performing with scripts in hand. The actors are stood in a circle around one actor who is wearing a golden necklace

Introduction to Indoor Playing

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Discover the unique playing conditions of our indoor theatre in this practical three hour introduction for professional actors. Explore the distinctive actor-audience relationship in the Playhouse and collaborate with fellow actors to try out approaches to performing in the space.
A director dressed all in black talks to an actor who is kneeling on stage with a script in front of them

Directing in The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse: 3 Day Course

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Explore the unique playing conditions of our indoor theatre, the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, and develop your craft as a director with this intensive three-day course. Work with theatre director and Professor Rob Swain and fellow directors to explore practical ways to create work in this distinctive space and have the opportunity to direct a short scene under candlelight.
An actor in the middle of speaking from a script they are holding in their hand

Introduction to Globe Performance Practice (Rehearsal Room)

Bankside
Explore the Globe's unique approach to performing Shakespeare in this practical, rehearsal room based introduction for professional actors. Over three hours, you'll discover how the performance context informs our understanding of Shakespeare's texts whilst working alongside fellow actors

Directing for the Globe Theatre: 3 Day Course

Globe Theatre
Explore the unique playing conditions of our outdoor playhouse, the Globe Theatre, and develop your craft as a professional director with this intensive three day course led by Professor Rob Swain