FESTIVE EVENTS

Make Shakespeare’s Globe your winter wonderland and spend a day on London’s Bankside filled with thrilling theatre, family fun and festive treats for all ages.

THIS CHRISTMAS AT THE GLOBE THEATRE

A theatre made out of cut out colourful paper. In between red pillars and under a roof that reads 'The Globe Theatre' with a crescent moon, the letters for 'Pinocchio' hang down on golden strings, in front of a twinkling night sky. The words 'a magical new musical' appear on a blue ribbon, above a green grasshopper standing on some white clouds.

‘Make the impossible possible’ this winter season…

Journey to a world of endless possibilities as Pinocchio comes to life in the iconic Globe Theatre for the premiere of a magical, unmissable new musical for the whole family by Charlie Josephine and Jim Fortune.

Dreaming of a life beyond the confines of his traditional town, restless maverick Gepetto carves a wooden puppet and calls him Pinocchio. Together, they embark on a series of adventures with a host of weird and wonderful characters as they teach each other how to love and build a community of their own…

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SHOWS & EVENTS

See the iconic Globe Theatre transformed for winter, or step inside the intimate, candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.

The Tempest

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
On an island, four lost souls tell a story of past wrongs, revenge and desire. Award-winning theatre-maker Tim Crouch directs Shakespeare’s tale of power and freedom.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Performed for the first time in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, discover the shadowy underbelly of one of Shakespeare’s most magical plays. Headlong Artistic Director Holly Race Roughan directs, with co-direction from Naeem Hayat.
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A theatre made out of cut out colourful paper. In between red pillars and under a roof that reads 'The Globe Theatre' with a crescent moon, the letters for 'Pinocchio' hang down on golden strings, in front of a twinkling night sky. The words 'a magical new musical' appear on a blue ribbon, above a green grasshopper standing on some white clouds.

Pinocchio

Globe Theatre
Journey to a world of endless possibilities this festive season, as a new musical for all the family springs to life in the Globe Theatre. By Charlie Josephine and Jim Fortune, directed by Sean Holmes.
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TIM KEY: CHRIMBO BIMBO

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Tim Key: Chrimbo Bimbo

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Following two years of sold-out runs, poet, actor and comedian Tim Key returns to the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse once again with his festive extravaganza Chrimbo Bimbo.
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WORKSHOPS & ACTIVITIES

Bring that festive feeling to life with our guided tours and interactive family workshops.

Festive Family Tour

Bankside
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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Pinocchio: Puppetry and Drama Workshop (5-8 years)

Bankside
Create your own world of endless possibilities in this interactive workshop aimed at ages 5–8 and their grown-ups.
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Pinocchio: Puppetry and Drama Workshop (9-11 years)

Bankside
Create your own world of endless possibilities in this interactive, engaging workshop, aimed at ages 9–11 and their families.
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FESTIVE TREATS

GIFTS & SOUVENIRS

Find exclusive and eco-conscious gifts and decorations for Shakespeare lovers of all ages in our award-winning online and on-site Shops.

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DINING & DRINKS

Indulge in delicious seasonal menus, a Pinocchio-inspired afternoon tea and suitably sparkly cocktails this Christmas at our onsite Swan Bar & Restaurant.

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GIVE THE GLOBE

What better way to treat theatre lovers this Christmas than with a Gift Membership, giving the recipient 12 months of exclusive Globe benefits, rewards and insights. Their Membership will also support our work to keep storytelling alive for future generations.

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GIFT VOUCHERS

This Christmas, treat yourself or a loved one to the gift of Shakespeare’s Globe with a Gift Voucher.

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GIFT GLOBE PLAYER

Buy a Globe Player subscription as a present for your loved ones – it’s the theatre gift that keeps on giving.

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GIFT THE JOY OF LEARNING

Give the gift of a lifetime with our brand-new Shakespeare and the Stages of Life ten-week course, designed for anyone interested in Shakespeare and early modern life.

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