Family Events

Introduce the family to Shakespeare with activities created especially for younger audiences. From shows and storytelling sessions to workshops and family tours, there’s something for all ages to enjoy.

SHOWS & TOURS

The Fir Tree

Globe Theatre
Experience the magic of Christmas in the Globe Theatre with Globe resident writer Hannah Khalil’s re-imagining of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale, directed by Michelle Terry. Gather friends and family for a wonderfully festive dose of storytelling, song and hope that will delight all ages.  
Winter 2022/23
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Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank: The Tempest

Globe Theatre
Experience an electrifying 90-minute production of Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank: The Tempest in the Globe Theatre, created especially for young people.
Winter 2022/23
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Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour

This Halloween, join us for a Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour, a special family-friendly spooky guided tour of the Globe Theatre which brings to life the ghosts, spirits and scary happenings of Shakespeare’s most chilling plays.
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Festive Family Tour

Celebrate the holiday season on a Festive Family Tour of the magical Globe Theatre. Hear how Christmas was observed in Shakespeare’s time and the folk traditions that people practiced to welcome in winter.
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STORYTELLING

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Storytelling: Romeo and Juliet

Bankside
Experience the most famous love story of all time in an exhilarating live storytelling for all the family.
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Storytelling: Macbeth

Bankside
Come with us as we sweep you through the hurly-burly of Macbeth in a gloriously spooky and bloody storytelling set in medieval Scotland.
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Storytelling: The Winter's Tale

Bankside
Gather round for an interactive, time-travelling, country-hopping storytelling of The Winter's Tale.
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WORKSHOPS 5 – 8 YEARS

The Fir Tree: Craft & Puppetry Workshop

Bankside
Help us create The Fir Tree's magical forest with your family at our pre-show Craft and Puppetry Workshops.
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Family Workshop: Romeo and Juliet 5-8 years

Bankside
Explore Shakespeare’s most famous love story together as a family in this fun and practical workshop.
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Family Workshop: Macbeth 5 – 8 years

Bankside
Explore the gloriously spooky Macbeth together as a family in this fun and practical workshop.
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Family Workshop: The Winters Tale 5 – 8 years

Bankside
Using a range of activities and games designed to draw out elements of the play’s language, characters and themes the session will bring you together with other families to discover this other-worldly land.
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WORKSHOPS 9 – 12 YEARS

The Fir Tree: Family Drama Workshop

Bankside
Enter the magical world of The Fir Tree's with your family at our imaginative Drama Workshop.
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Family Workshop: Romeo and Juliet 9-12 years

Bankside
Explore Shakespeare’s most famous love story together as a family in this fun and practical workshop.
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Family Workshop: Macbeth 9 – 12 years

Bankside
Explore the gloriously spooky Macbeth together as a family in this fun and practical workshop.
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Family Workshop: The Winters Tale 9 – 12 years

Bankside
Using a range of activities and games designed to draw out elements of The Winter's Tale's language, characters and themes the session will bring you together with other families to discover this other-worldly land.
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WORKSHOPS 12+ YEARS

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Macbeth Workshop (12+ Years)

Bankside
Bring Macbeth to life in this practical, interactive workshop, designed for the over 12s.
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Romeo and Juliet Workshop (12+ years)

Bankside
Bring Romeo and Juliet’s to life in this interactive online workshop for young people aged 12 and over.
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Much Ado About Nothing (12+ years)

Bankside
Bring Much Ado About Nothing to life in this interactive online workshop for young people aged 12 and over.
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On Stage Workshop: Macbeth 12+ years

Bankside
Take a fresh approach to studying Macbeth with this practical exploration of the play. The workshop is created for young people aged 12+ and is an engaging way to enhance studies of Shakespeare or theatre.
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WORKSHOPS 15+ YEARS

Workshop: Hamlet 15+ years

Bankside
Bring Hamlet to life in this fun and practical workshop.
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Workshop: King Lear 15+ years

Bankside
Bring King Lear to life in this fun and practical workshop.
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Workshop: Othello 15+ years

Bankside
Take a fresh approach to studying Othello with this practical exploration of the play.
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TOURS & DEMONSTRATIONS

Bring the whole family to experience wonder’s of Shakespeare

Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour

This Halloween, join us for a Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour, a special family-friendly spooky guided tour of the Globe Theatre which brings to life the ghosts, spirits and scary happenings of Shakespeare’s most chilling plays.
Guided Tours
Family Events
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Festive Family Tour

Celebrate the holiday season on a Festive Family Tour of the magical Globe Theatre. Hear how Christmas was observed in Shakespeare’s time and the folk traditions that people practiced to welcome in winter.
Guided Tours
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The Fir Tree: Craft & Puppetry Workshop

Bankside
Help us create The Fir Tree's magical forest with your family at our pre-show Craft and Puppetry Workshops.
Family Events
Book Now Discover more

The Fir Tree: Family Drama Workshop

Bankside
Enter the magical world of The Fir Tree's with your family at our imaginative Drama Workshop.
Family Events
Book Now Discover more

Festive Family Tour

Celebrate the holiday season on a Festive Family Tour of the magical Globe Theatre. Hear how Christmas was observed in Shakespeare’s time and the folk traditions that people practiced to welcome in winter.
Guided Tours
Family Events
SELECT DATE Discover more
An illustration of two characters shows on sitting on a crescent moon holding a flower and the other dressed like a bear jumping to reach them

Storytelling: Romeo and Juliet

Bankside
Experience the most famous love story of all time in an exhilarating live storytelling for all the family.
Family Events
Book Now Discover more
A graphic illustration aimed at children shows a character in a crown sitting on a crescent moon holding a rose

Family Workshop: Romeo and Juliet 5-8 years

Bankside
Explore Shakespeare’s most famous love story together as a family in this fun and practical workshop.
Family Events
Book Now Discover more
A graphic illustration aimed at children shows a character with a bear mask on their face and they are by the shape of a castle with the moon in the sky

Family Workshop: Romeo and Juliet 9-12 years

Bankside
Explore Shakespeare’s most famous love story together as a family in this fun and practical workshop.
Family Events
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Storytelling: Macbeth

Bankside
Come with us as we sweep you through the hurly-burly of Macbeth in a gloriously spooky and bloody storytelling set in medieval Scotland.
Family Events
Book Now Discover more
A graphic illustration shows a character holding a skull in front of a white moon shape

Family Workshop: Macbeth 5 – 8 years

Bankside
Explore the gloriously spooky Macbeth together as a family in this fun and practical workshop.
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An illustration aimed at children shows a white ghost with a yellow crown

Family Workshop: Macbeth 9 – 12 years

Bankside
Explore the gloriously spooky Macbeth together as a family in this fun and practical workshop.
Family Events
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A graphic illustration aimed at children shows a character with a bear mask on their face and they are by the shape of a castle

Storytelling: The Winter's Tale

Bankside
Gather round for an interactive, time-travelling, country-hopping storytelling of The Winter's Tale.
Family Events
Book Now Discover more
A graphic illustration aimed at children shows a character with a bear mask on their face and they are by the shape of a castle

Family Workshop: The Winters Tale 5 – 8 years

Bankside
Using a range of activities and games designed to draw out elements of the play’s language, characters and themes the session will bring you together with other families to discover this other-worldly land.
Family Events
Book Now Discover more
A graphic illustration aimed at children shows a character with a bear mask on their face and they are by the shape of a castle

Family Workshop: The Winters Tale 9 – 12 years

Bankside
Using a range of activities and games designed to draw out elements of The Winter's Tale's language, characters and themes the session will bring you together with other families to discover this other-worldly land.
Family Events
Book Now Discover more
A graphic illustration shows three yellow skulls on a purple background

Macbeth Workshop (12+ Years)

Bankside
Bring Macbeth to life in this practical, interactive workshop, designed for the over 12s.
Family Events
Book Now Discover more

Romeo and Juliet Workshop (12+ years)

Bankside
Bring Romeo and Juliet’s to life in this interactive online workshop for young people aged 12 and over.
Family Events
Book Now Discover more

Much Ado About Nothing (12+ years)

Bankside
Bring Much Ado About Nothing to life in this interactive online workshop for young people aged 12 and over.
Family Events
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Workshop: Hamlet 15+ years

Bankside
Bring Hamlet to life in this fun and practical workshop.
Family Events
Book Now Discover more

Workshop: King Lear 15+ years

Bankside
Bring King Lear to life in this fun and practical workshop.
Family Events
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Workshop: Othello 15+ years

Bankside
Take a fresh approach to studying Othello with this practical exploration of the play.
Family Events
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On Stage Workshop Macbeth 9+ years

Bankside
Bring Macbeth to life in this fun and practical workshop in the most amazing space – on the Globe stage! The workshop is created for young people aged 9+
Family Events
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On Stage Workshop: Macbeth 12+ years

Bankside
Take a fresh approach to studying Macbeth with this practical exploration of the play. The workshop is created for young people aged 12+ and is an engaging way to enhance studies of Shakespeare or theatre.
Family Events
Book Now Discover more

Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank: The Tempest

Globe Theatre
Experience an electrifying 90-minute production of Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank: The Tempest in the Globe Theatre, created especially for young people.
Winter 2022/23
Family Events
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