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

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BBC CBeebies: Twelfth Night

Globe Theatre
Join BBC family favourite CBeebies live on stage at the Globe Theatre this Summer with a special adaptation of Shakespeare’s comedy.
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Midsummer Mechanicals

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
The Globe’s ‘fantastically funny family show’ ★★★★★ (Broadway World) based on A Midsummer Night’s Dream returns this summer. Recommended for ages 5 to 105.
Family Events
Summer 2023
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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
Summer 2023
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Family Globe Theatre Guided Tour

Join our Family Globe Theatre Guided Tour, ideal for families with children aged 7- 11 years old.
Guided Tours
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STORYTELLING

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Storytelling: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Bankside
An interactive, fun and charming storytelling of Shakespeare's hilarious tale of love and magic. Recommended for ages 5–12 and their families.
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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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Macbeth: Family Storytelling

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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WORKSHOPS 3 – 5 YEARS

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Twelfth Night: Family Workshop 3-5 years

Bankside
An exciting and practical workshop for children aged 3–5 and their families bringing to life the fun and musical world of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
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WORKSHOPS 5 – 8 YEARS

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A Midsummer Night's Dream: Family Workshop 5-8 Years

Bankside
A fun and practical workshop for children aged 5–8 and their families, bringing the language, characters and themes of Shakespeare's magical comedy to life.
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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: 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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WORKSHOPS 9 – 12 YEARS

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The Tempest: Family Workshop 9-12 years

Bankside
A fun and practical workshop for children aged 9–12 and their families that brings to life the strange and wonderful world of Shakespeare's The Tempest.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream: Family Workshop 9-12 Years

Bankside
Dive into the playful comedy of A Midsummer Night’s Dream together as a family in this fun and practical workshop.
Family Events
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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: 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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WORKSHOPS 12+ YEARS

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The Tempest: 12+ Workshop

Bankside
A fun and practical workshop for ages 12+ that brings to life the strange and wonderful world of Shakespeare's The Tempest. Led by Globe expert practitioners.
Young People
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WORKSHOPS 15+ YEARS

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The Tempest: Study Boost Workshop

Bankside
Bring the study of Shakespeare’s plays to life in this practical Study Boost Workshop, diving into the strange and wonderful world of The Tempest. For ages 14–16.
Young People
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TOURS & DEMONSTRATIONS

Bring the whole family to experience wonder’s of Shakespeare

A couple of families stand in front of a stage and the words ‘Family Globe Theatre Guided Tour’ appear across a red box at the top of the image

Family Globe Theatre Guided Tour

Join our Family Globe Theatre Guided Tour, ideal for families with children aged 7- 11 years old.
Guided Tours
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Family Sword Fighting Demonstration

Bankside
Join the Globe Fight Team for a demonstration of Early Modern stage combat, learn about historical sword fighting, handle the weapons, and have your photo taken with the swords we use for our Exhibition fights.
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Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour

Globe Theatre
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
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During performances, prams are not permitted in the auditorium. Worn baby slings and carriers are welcome. We are happy to store prams and buggies during your visit, but please be aware that they will be unattended and left at your risk

Four actors stand on a stage wearing Elizabethan dress and holding instruments. The set behind them is green, with flowers and trees.

Midsummer Mechanicals

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
The Globe’s ‘fantastically funny family show’ ★★★★★ (Broadway World) based on A Midsummer Night’s Dream returns this summer. Recommended for ages 5 to 105.
Family Events
Summer 2023
AD R CAP BSL
Book Now Discover more
A graphic illustration aimed at children shows two characters, both wearing crowns. They are standing in a moonlit forest with stars in the sky.

Storytelling: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Bankside
An interactive, fun and charming storytelling of Shakespeare's hilarious tale of love and magic. Recommended for ages 5–12 and their families.
Family Events
Book Now Discover more
A young person with long brown hair holds up their hands. Other people are seen in the background making the same gesture.

A Midsummer Night's Dream: Family Workshop 9-12 Years

Bankside
Dive into the playful comedy of A Midsummer Night’s Dream 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 green mask and their hair in pigtails. They stand in a moonlit forest with stars in the sky.

A Midsummer Night's Dream: Family Workshop 5-8 Years

Bankside
A fun and practical workshop for children aged 5–8 and their families, bringing the language, characters and themes of Shakespeare's magical comedy to life.
Family Events
Book Now 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.
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.
Book Now Discover more

Macbeth: Family Storytelling

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.
Family Events
Sold Out Discover more
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.
Sold Out 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
Summer 2023
CAP BSL AD R
Book Now Discover more
Shakespeare's Globe with water and flowers exploding out of the top. A ship is to the left and a bird to the right. The words BBC CBeebies above the words Twelfth Night underneath

BBC CBeebies: Twelfth Night

Globe Theatre
Join BBC family favourite CBeebies live on stage at the Globe Theatre this Summer with a special adaptation of Shakespeare’s comedy.
Family Events
Book Now Discover more
An Illustration aimed at children shows two characters against a starry yellow background. One of them wears a pointed hat and holds a wand.

Twelfth Night: Family Workshop 3-5 years

Bankside
An exciting and practical workshop for children aged 3–5 and their families bringing to life the fun and musical world of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
Family Events
Sold Out Discover more