YOUNG PEOPLE

Our events for young people are perfect for aspiring actors and academics, and everyone in between. They offer the opportunity for young people to develop their skills, explore the power of storytelling and work with expert Globe practitioners.

May half-term events

Explore our events for young people from Sunday 24 – Friday 29 May

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Othello: On Stage Workshop (17-19 years)

Bring Shakespeare's tragedy to life yourself on the unique Sam Wanamaker Playhouse stage. For ages 17–19.
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Hamlet: Workshop (14-16 years)

Deep-dive into Shakespeare’s famous tragedy Hamlet in this practical workshop designed for ages 14–16.
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Bankside
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The Tempest: On Stage Workshop (12-14 years)

Bring Shakespeare's magical play The Tempest to life on one of the Globe Theatre's two iconic stages. For ages 12-14.
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Globe Theatre
On stage King Lear Workshop 14-16 years. Group of cheering young people on stage with their hands raised.

King Lear: On Stage Workshop (14-16 years)

Deep-dive into Shakespeare's famous tragedy King Lear in this practical workshop designed for ages 14-16.
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Bankside
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Young Actors Short Course (8–10 years)

A lively and practical course designed to bring Shakespeare to life in new, exciting ways. For young performers aged 8–10.
Young People
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Bankside

Young Actors Short Course (11-13 years)

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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Bankside

Short Courses

Develop your skills in these interactive courses, designed especially for aspiring actors

Young Actors Short Course (11-13 years)

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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Bankside

Young Actors Summer Short Course (14-16 years)

A lively and practical course designed to bring Shakespeare to life in new, exciting ways. For young performers aged 14–16.
Young People
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Bankside
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Young Actors Summer Short Course (17-19 years)

Receive hands-on instruction from Globe actors to explore Shakespeare in an exciting way through lively workshops and practical activities. Designed for young performers, this course provides an active, creative learning experience to bring Shakespeare to life in a new way.
Young People
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Bankside

Workshops for 12+ years

A young person taking part in an on-stage workshop. Text reads: The Tempest On Stage Workshop 12-14 years.

The Tempest: On Stage Workshop (12-14 years)

Bring Shakespeare's magical play The Tempest to life on one of the Globe Theatre's two iconic stages. For ages 12-14.
Info & Tickets
Globe Theatre

Workshops for 14+ years

Text reads "Othello On Stage Workshop 17-19 years", over a photo of young people laughing in a workshop. They are on stage in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

Othello: On Stage Workshop (17-19 years)

Bring Shakespeare's tragedy to life yourself on the unique Sam Wanamaker Playhouse stage. For ages 17–19.
Info & Tickets
Globe Theatre
Two young people sat cross-legged on the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse stage with scripts. White text reads "Hamlet workshop 14-16 years"

Hamlet: Workshop (14-16 years)

Deep-dive into Shakespeare’s famous tragedy Hamlet in this practical workshop designed for ages 14–16.
Info & Tickets
Bankside
On stage King Lear Workshop 14-16 years. Group of cheering young people on stage with their hands raised.

King Lear: On Stage Workshop (14-16 years)

Deep-dive into Shakespeare's famous tragedy King Lear in this practical workshop designed for ages 14-16.
Info & Tickets
Bankside

GCSE & A-Level Boosts

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Romeo and Juliet: GCSE Revision Boost

Supercharge your revision of Romeo and Juliet in this practical session, designed for ages 14–16.
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Bankside
Young people in a rehearsal room. Text reads "Macbeth GCSE Revision boost"

Macbeth: GCSE Revision Boost

Supercharge your revision of Shakespeare’s bloody tragedy Macbeth in this practical GCSE Boost day designed for ages 14–16, who have already studied the play.
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Bankside

Shows & Tours

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Globe Theatre Guided Tour

This unique experience brings to life 400 years of history and transports you back to Shakespeare’s London with a guided tour of the Globe Theatre.
Guided Tours
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Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour

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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Sword Fighting Demonstration

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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GLOBE YOUNG COMPANY

Our brand-new, intensive training programme for aspiring actors, aged 14-19.

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GLOBE YOUTH THEATRE

A weekly youth theatre for aspiring performers looking to become part of a theatre-making community. 

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FAMILY EVENTS

Introduce the whole family to Shakespeare with activities created especially for younger audiences.

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