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.

SHORT COURSES

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

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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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Young Actors Summer Short Course (14-16 years)

Bankside
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.
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Young Actors Summer Short Course (17-19 years)

Bankside
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.
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WORKSHOPS 12+ YEARS

Explore Shakespeare in new ways using a range of exciting activities and games.

[IMAGE] Two smiling young teens stand against a black backdrop. One with a red t-shirt points close to the other kid's face, who wears a white jumper and holds up a hand to bat the arm away. White block text says 'Macbeth Workshop 12-16 years'.

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

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Bring Shakespeare's magical play to life yourself on the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse stage. For ages 12–14.
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WORKSHOPS 14+ YEARS

Enjoy one of our practical and interactive workshops, ideal for those with an interest in theatre or literature.

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Othello: On Stage Workshop (17-19 years)

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Bring Shakespeare's tragedy to life yourself on the unique Sam Wanamaker Playhouse stage. For ages 17–19.
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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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GCSE & A-LEVEL BOOSTS

Jump into an interactive workshop to help with your studies.

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Romeo and Juliet: GCSE Revision Boost

Bankside
Supercharge your revision of Romeo and Juliet in this practical session, designed for ages 14–16.
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Macbeth: GCSE Introductory Boost

Bankside
Bring your study of Shakespeare’s bloody tragedy Macbeth to life in this practical GCSE Boost day designed for ages 13–15, who may not be familiar with the play.
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Macbeth: GCSE Revision Boost

Bankside
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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SHOWS & TOURS

Experience the wonders of Shakespeare.

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Globe Theatre Guided Tour

Globe Theatre
This unique experience includes access to our brand-new walk-through exhibition space – bringing 400 years of thrilling history to life – and a guided tour of the Globe Theatre itself.
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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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YOUTH THEATRE

The Globe’s Youth Theatre is a weekly training programme for young performers hungry to engage with acting and performance

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FAMILY EVENTS

Introduce the family to Shakespeare with activities created especially for younger audiences, there’s something for all ages to enjoy.

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Macbeth: GCSE Introductory Boost

Bankside
Bring your study of Shakespeare’s bloody tragedy Macbeth to life in this practical GCSE Boost day designed for ages 13–15, who may not be familiar with the play.
Young People
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A young girl reading from a letter during an acting workshop for Much Ado About Nothing.

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

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Bring Shakespeare's magical play to life yourself on the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse stage. For ages 12–14.
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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.
Young People
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Young people laughing in a workshop. They are on stage in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

Othello: On Stage Workshop (17-19 years)

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Bring Shakespeare's tragedy to life yourself on the unique Sam Wanamaker Playhouse stage. For ages 17–19.
Young People
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[IMAGE] Two smiling young teens stand against a black backdrop. One with a red t-shirt points close to the other kid's face, who wears a white jumper and holds up a hand to bat the arm away. White block text says 'Macbeth Workshop 12-16 years'.

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.
Young People
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Teenagers reading scripts and smiling. White text reads "ROMEO AND JULIET GCSE Boost"

Romeo and Juliet: GCSE Revision Boost

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

Macbeth: GCSE Revision Boost

Bankside
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.
Young People
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