Below you will find guidance for families looking to attend a full-length production (one not necessarily aimed at families), in the Globe Theatre or the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.

Age Guidance

As standard, we don’t issue an age guidance for our full theatre productions – we welcome everyone and all ages can attend. 

Some plays, however, do contain adult themes and might not be suitable for younger children. The individual event pages on the website will give as much information as possible to help you decide, and on occasion will sometimes include a warning or guidance.  

Babies

Unless specified, we welcome all ages to standard shows and tours and anyone under the age of three goes free and does not require a ticket. However, some specialised events for ages under four will require paid tickets for all attendees, including babies.

In the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, you can step outside of the theatre if your baby becomes restless and watch the performance from a monitor. In the Globe Theatre, there is no monitor to watch the performance on from outside, but we have an open-door policy so you can come and go as you please. 

Tickets & Seating

Please see specific event terms and conditions to check whether a ticket is required for everyone attending, including children under three years. You can book a seat anywhere in the auditorium, but parents with babies often like to book tickets close to an exit if they think they may need to leave and re-enter the performance. Seats on the ground floor by an aisle are often a good choice. Please note that the open-air Globe Theatre has more of a relaxed atmosphere, whereas the indoor Sam Wanamaker Playhouse is a more intimate environment.

Visibility

In the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, young children may find visibility from the Upper Galleries difficult. Booster cushions are not available for seats, and standing positions are completely obscured if under 4ft due to balustrade.

If you have seated tickets, you can bring a cushion for your child(ren) to sit on.