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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Young Academics Summer Short Course (17-19 years)

Bankside
Deepen and enrich your understanding of Shakespeare and the unique spaces for which he wrote, with access to our candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse and a tour of the Globe Theatre. Partake in stimulating lectures and seminars to discuss Shakespeare’s influence on English Literature, and hone your research and presentation skills supported by your peers and expert practitioners.
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WORKSHOPS 12+ YEARS

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

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On Stage Workshop: Macbeth (12-14 years)

Bankside
Bring Shakespeare’s epic tragedy to life in this practical and interactive Onstage Workshop in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, designed for ages 12–14 to attend independently. No experience required – just a desire to jump in!
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Romeo and Juliet: Workshop (12-16 years)

Bankside
Bring Romeo and Juliet’s to life in this interactive workshop for young people aged 12 and over.
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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.

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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Macbeth: GCSE Boost Workshop

Bankside
Bring the study of Shakespeare’s plays to life in this practical GCSE Boost Workshop, diving into the strange and wonderful world of Macbeth. 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 Boost Workshop

Bankside
Bring Shakespeare’s timeless story of love and violence 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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Macbeth: GCSE Boost Workshop

Bankside
Bring the study of Shakespeare’s plays to life in this practical GCSE Boost Workshop, diving into the strange and wonderful world of Macbeth. For ages 14–16.
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Pride Guided Tour

Globe Theatre Bankside
Step inside our iconic wooden ‘O’ for a special tour that brings to life the queer characters and stories from Shakespeare's life and writing, and Elizabethan London.
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Macbeth: 5 – 8 years Family Workshop

Bankside
Explore the gloriously spooky Macbeth together as a family in this fun and practical workshop.
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SHOWS & TOURS

Experience the wonders of Shakespeare.

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Shakespeare’s Globe Story & 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

Globe Theatre 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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MORE EVENTS

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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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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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Macbeth: Onstage Workshop (14-18 years)

Bring Shakespeare’s epic tragedy to life in this practical and interactive Onstage Workshop in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, designed for ages 14–18 to attend independently. No experience required – just a desire to jump in!
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