Summer 2024

Beside the rushing river, beneath the boundless expanse of the open sky, amid the throng of over a thousand people, join us this summer as we once again turn to Shakespeare and Theatre. Not to sanitise or sedate, but to awaken and comfort with the soul and pulse of complex humanity, multiple truths, and new perspectives on old problems, across time, for all time, in the safe embrace of our wooden ‘O’.

With brand-new Shakespeare productions, a supernaturally silly family show, an extraordinary new play, plus our programme of visiting artists, conversation, discussion and debate, this summer promises something for everyone.

 

SUMMER 2024 SCHEDULE

SUMMER 2024 AUDIO BROCHURE

SUMMER 2024 LARGE PRINT BROCHURE

SUMMER 2024 BSL INTRODUCTION

THE PLAYS

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Much Ado About Nothing

Globe Theatre
Globe Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes' 'irresistible' ★★★★★ (WhatsOnStage) production is a ‘sparkling, sun-drenched spectacle’ ★★★★ (Time Out).
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Richard III

Globe Theatre
See modern tyranny afresh in our ‘hugely compelling’ ★★★★ (The Guardian), ‘vibrant’ ★★★★ (The Telegraph) production of Shakespeare’s tale. In the Globe Theatre, directed by Elle While.
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The Taming of the Shrew

Globe Theatre
Step inside an absurd carnival for a 'fantastically, artfully odd' (The Guardian) take on Shakespeare’s vicious comedy in the Globe Theatre, directed by Jude Christian.
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Rough Magic

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Join the three Weird Sisters from Macbeth for a silly, spooky adventure of their own in this brand-new family show from the team behind the Olivier Award-nominated, ‘fantastically funny’ ★★★★★ (Broadway World) Midsummer Mechanicals. In the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
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Antony & Cleopatra

Globe Theatre
For the first time in ten years, Shakespeare’s epic story of love, duty, and power unfolds in the Globe Theatre in a ground-breaking bilingual production using Spoken English and British Sign Language. Blanche McIntyre directs with Charlotte Arrowsmith as Associate Director.
Summer 2024
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The Comedy of Errors

Globe Theatre
Our ★★★★ production of Shakespeare’s hilarious tale of long-lost siblings and mistaken identities triumphantly returns to the Globe this summer. Globe Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes and 2023 Globe Resident Associate Director Naeem Hayat co-direct.
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Princess Essex

Globe Theatre
Discover the world of Edwardian seaside beauty pageants in the Globe Theatre this summer in a fast-paced, music-filled new play by Anne Odeke celebrating unapologetic authenticity. Robin Belfied directs.
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£5 RUSH

Looking for that last-minute way to experience London’s iconic wooden ‘O’ this summer?

Every Friday at 11.00am, our £5 Rush gives you the chance to access our legendary £5 Groundling tickets for performances in the following week, even for sold-out shows!

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DELVE DEEPER

Discover more about our Summer 2024 productions with our wide range of related events.

Guided Tours

Much Ado About Nothing: Guided Tour

Bankside
This unique Much Ado About Nothing themed Guided Tour of the Globe Theatre delves into the history, characters and themes of Shakespeare’s comedy of wit and wooing.
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Richard III Guided Tour

Bankside
Take our unique Richard III themed Guided Tour of the Globe Theatre and discover more about Shakespeare’s account of history's definining narcissist.
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The Taming of the Shrew: Guided Tour

Globe Theatre
Take our unique The Taming of the Shrew themed Guided Tour of the Globe Theatre and discover more about Shakespeare’s challenging early comedy.
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Antony & Cleopatra: Guided Tour

Bankside
Take our unique Antony & Cleopatra themed Guided Tour of the Globe Theatre and discover more about Shakespeare’s epic tale of love, power and duty.
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The Comedy of Errors: Guided Tour

Bankside
Take our unique The Comedy of Errors themed Guided Tour of the Globe Theatre and discover more about Shakespeare’s madcap comedy.
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Study Days

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Richard III: Study Day

Deep dive into Shakespeare’s epic tale of love, duty and power, and discover more the play's history and themes, and about our 2024 production. Includes a Q&A with members of the show's company.
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Antony & Cleopatra: Study Day

Deep dive into Shakespeare’s epic tale of love, duty and power, and discover more the play's history and themes, and about our 2024 production. Includes a Q&A with members of the show's company.
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GCSE & A Level Boosts

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Much Ado About Nothing: GCSE Study Boost

Bankside
Bring Shakespeare's timeless comedy of wit and wooing, Much Ado About Nothing, to life through an interactive workshop and tour. Develop key skills and a practical toolkit that you can carry forward into your study and exams.
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Teacher Training

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Online Continuing Professional Development: Teaching The Taming of the Shrew at Key Stage 5

At Home
Learn new skills in this online workshop, designed for secondary teachers with a particular focus on KS5. The session will offer exciting and creative techniques you can use to explore the play’s characters, context, themes and imagery, and facilitate students’ analysis of the production. 
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Online Continuing Professional Development: Teaching Much Ado About Nothing at Key Stage 4

At Home
Learn new skills in this online workshop, designed for secondary teachers with a particular focus on KS4. The session will offer exciting and creative techniques you can use to explore the play’s characters, context, themes and imagery, and facilitate students’ analysis of the production. 
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Continuing Professional Development: Teaching Antony & Cleopatra at Key Stage 5

Bankside
Learn how to use practical rehearsal room techniques to enliven and deepen your students' understanding of the play's characters, context, themes and imagery, and develop their critical thinking skills. You'll complete your experience by watching an evening performance of Antony and Cleopatra.
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Continuing Professional Development: Teaching The Taming of the Shrew at Key Stage 5

Bankside
Learn how to use practical rehearsal room techniques to enliven and deepen your students' understanding of the play's characters, context, themes and imagery, and develop their critical thinking skills. You'll complete your experience by watching an evening performance of The Taming of the Shrew.
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EVENTS FOR ALL AGES

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Join us throughout the year for a packed programme of activities including storytelling events, family workshops, demonstrations and more at Shakespeare’s Globe.

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From On Stage workshops to week long courses, Shakespeare’s Globe is the perfect place for any aspiring actor. Plus, future scholars are catered for too with our Young Academics course.

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RESEARCH EVENTS

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Be part of the Globe’s world-leading exploration of Early Modern and contemporary performance culture. Discover Middleton, Marlowe and more in our Research in Action series, celebrate Shakespeare’s Many Queer Lives and join us in asking whether some plays should remain Dead Not Read.

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GUIDED TOURS

Immerse yourself in our thrilling history as part of Shakespeare’s Globe Story & Tour, visit us as a group, school or family, or explore the secrets and stories of our local area, Bankside, and beyond on one of our walking tours.

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Antony & Cleopatra: Guided Tour

Bankside
Take our unique Antony & Cleopatra themed Guided Tour of the Globe Theatre and discover more about Shakespeare’s epic tale of love, power and duty.
Guided Tours
Summer 2024
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Much Ado About Nothing: Guided Tour

Bankside
This unique Much Ado About Nothing themed Guided Tour of the Globe Theatre delves into the history, characters and themes of Shakespeare’s comedy of wit and wooing.
Guided Tours
Summer 2024
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