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.

Workshops

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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)

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Create your own world of endless possibilities in this interactive, engaging workshop, aimed at ages 9–11 and their families.
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Macbeth: Workshop (12-16 years)

Bankside
Bring Macbeth to life in this practical and interactive workshop designed for 12-16 year olds. Ideal for young people with an interest in drama or literature.
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Much Ado About Nothing: On Stage Workshop (14-16 years)

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Bring Shakespeare's comedy to life yourself on the unique Sam Wanamaker Playhouse stage. For ages 14–16.
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The Tempest: Family Workshop (5-8 years)

Bankside
Bring Shakespeare’s The Tempest to life in this fun and practical workshop for children aged 5 – 8 and their families.
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The Tempest: Family Workshop (9-11 years)

Bankside
A fun and practical workshop for children aged 9–11 and their families that brings to life the strange and wonderful world of Shakespeare's The Tempest.
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Macbeth: Family Workshop (9-11 years)

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Bring Shakespeare’s gloriously spooky Macbeth to life in this fun and practical family workshop, designed for children aged 9–11 and their families.
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Macbeth: Family Workshop (5-8 years)

Bankside
Join this gloriously spooky, fun and practical workshop exploring Macbeth, designed for children aged 5-8 and their families.
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Twelfth Night: Family Workshop (5-8 Years)

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Bring Shakespeare's whirlwind comedy to life in this fun and practical workshop aimed at children aged 5–8 and their grown-ups.
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Storytellings

Macbeth: Family Storytelling

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Come with us as we sweep you through the hurly-burly of Macbeth in a gloriously spooky and bloody storytelling set in medieval Scotland. For ages 5–12 and their families.
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Telling Tales

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Telling Tales with Michael Rosen

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Travel through history, geography and beyond as one of the UK’s best-loved children’s authors Michael Rosen takes us on a journey of storytelling, poetry and imagination in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Part of our family event series Telling Tales.
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Telling Tales with Piers Torday

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Join together for a spooky session in our beautiful Sam Wanamaker Playhouse with award-winning children’s author Piers Torday. Part of our family event series Telling Tales.
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Writing Tales with Shelina Janmohamed

Bankside
A creative writing session for families with author Shelina Janmohamed. Work together to explore the shape of your unique experience to unearth the most fascinating story of all – your own!
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Telling Tales with Joseph Coelho

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Explore the power of storytelling as award-winning author, poet, playwright, and Children’s Laureate 2022-2024 Joseph Coelho OBE shares ideas to spark imagination in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Part of our family event series Telling Tales.
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Tours & Demonstrations

Family Sword Fighting Demonstration

Bankside
The Globe's expert Fight Team bring Early Modern stage combat to life, with the chance to handle the weapons yourself!
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Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour

Bankside
This special family-friendly, spooky guided tour of the Globe Theatre brings to life the ghosts, spirits and scary happenings of Shakespeare’s most chilling plays.
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Young Actors

Check out our Young Actors courses for young performers. These lively, practical courses are designed to bring Shakespeare to life in new, exciting ways.

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Young Actors Short Course (8–10 years)

Bankside
A lively and practical course designed to bring Shakespeare to life in new, exciting ways. For young performers aged 8–10.
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Young Actors Short Course (11-13 years)

Bankside
A lively and practical course designed to bring Shakespeare to life in new, exciting ways. For young performers aged 11–13.
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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.

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Macbeth: Family Workshop (5-8 years)

Bankside
Join this gloriously spooky, fun and practical workshop exploring Macbeth, designed for children aged 5-8 and their families.
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Macbeth: Family Workshop (9-11 years)

Bankside
Bring Shakespeare’s gloriously spooky Macbeth to life in this fun and practical family workshop, designed for children aged 9–11 and their families.
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Pale-pink block letters read 'TELLING TALES' and is surrounded by yellow doodles. A yellow arrow points towards a green zig-zag bubble, with text that reads 'WITH MICHAEL ROSEN'.

Telling Tales with Michael Rosen

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Travel through history, geography and beyond as one of the UK’s best-loved children’s authors Michael Rosen takes us on a journey of storytelling, poetry and imagination in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Part of our family event series Telling Tales.
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Animation of two children playing in a storm. White overlaid text reads The Tempest Family Workshop 5-8 years

The Tempest: Family Workshop (5-8 years)

Bankside
Bring Shakespeare’s The Tempest to life in this fun and practical workshop for children aged 5 – 8 and their families.
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The Tempest: Family Workshop (9-11 years)

Bankside
A fun and practical workshop for children aged 9–11 and their families that brings to life the strange and wonderful world of Shakespeare's The Tempest.
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Macbeth: Onstage Family Workshop (9-11 years)

Bring Macbeth to life in this fun and practical workshop on one of our unique stages. This workshop is for young people aged 9-11 and their grown-ups.
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Twelfth Night: Family Workshop (9-11 Years)

Bankside
Bring Shakespeare's whirlwind comedy to life in this fun and practical workshop aimed at children aged 9–11 and their grown-ups.
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Twelfth Night: Family Workshop (5-8 Years)

Bankside
Bring Shakespeare's whirlwind comedy to life in this fun and practical workshop aimed at children aged 5–8 and their grown-ups.
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Cream, pink, and green image saying Telling Tales with Joseph Coelho - the image is stylised like a doodled speech bubble

Telling Tales with Joseph Coelho

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Explore the power of storytelling as award-winning author, poet, playwright, and Children’s Laureate 2022-2024 Joseph Coelho OBE shares ideas to spark imagination in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Part of our family event series Telling Tales.
Family Events
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Pastel doodle-style artwork saying "telling tales with Piers Torday"

Telling Tales with Piers Torday

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Join together for a spooky session in our beautiful Sam Wanamaker Playhouse with award-winning children’s author Piers Torday. Part of our family event series Telling Tales.
Family Events
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Green block letters read 'WRITING TALES' and are surrounded by yellow doodles. On a pink notebook paper graphic, text reads 'WITH SHELINA JANMOHAMED'.

Writing Tales with Shelina Janmohamed

Bankside
A creative writing session for families with author Shelina Janmohamed. Work together to explore the shape of your unique experience to unearth the most fascinating story of all – your own!
Family Events
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Macbeth: Family Storytelling

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Come with us as we sweep you through the hurly-burly of Macbeth in a gloriously spooky and bloody storytelling set in medieval Scotland. For ages 5–12 and their families.
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