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Much Ado About Nothing

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The Globe is transformed into a riotous garden party for a new production of Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Lucy Bailey.
Summer 2022
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Julius Caesar

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This Summer, Shakespeare’s tragedy Julius Caesar takes on new relevance in the Globe, and on tour across the UK.
Summer 2022
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Henry VIII

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Shakespeare’s exploration of love, lineage and power, co-written with John Fletcher, unfolds in the Globe Theatre.
Summer 2022
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King Lear

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A family feud tears apart a kingdom in Shakespeare’s epic tragedy King Lear in the Globe Theatre this Summer.
Summer 2022
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The Tempest

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A tumultuous new production of The Tempest, Shakespeare’s tale of redemption unfurls this summer in the Globe Theatre.
Summer 2022
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I, Joan

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The premiere of powerful new play I, Joan, written by Charlie Josephine, uncovers the unlikely hero behind the legend.
Summer 2022
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Productions for the family

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Midsummer Mechanicals

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
The premiere of hilarious follow-up to the play-within-a-play from A Midsummer Night's Dream comes to the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Suitable for the young and young at heart.
Summer 2022
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As You Like It With CBeebies

Globe Theatre
Join CBeebies live at the Globe Theatre this Summer with a special adaptation of Shakespeare’ comedy, As You Like It.
Summer 2022
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SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE 25TH ANNIVERSARY

For one night only, guests will enjoy our new production of Henry VIII, directed by Amy Hodge, alongside many anniversary surprises. With extra special guests, familiar faces, confetti cannons, and trumpet fanfares; get ready for a whole lot of pomp and pageantry in our one and only wooden ‘O’.

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FAMILY TOURS & DEMONSTRATIONS

Bring the whole family to experience wonder’s of Shakespeare

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Family Globe Theatre Guided Tour

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Join our Family Globe Theatre Guided Tour, ideal for families with children aged 7- 11 years old.
Guided Tours
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Family Sword Fighting Demonstration

Bankside
Join the Globe Fight Team for a demonstration of Early Modern stage combat, learn about historical sword fighting, handle the weapons, and have your photo taken with the swords we use for our Exhibition fights.
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Family Dressing Demonstration

Bankside
Bring your whole family to see our Family Dressing Demonstrations, where you can see how Elizabethan women got dressed – whether it was for a party, work, or just to sit around.
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RESEARCH EVENTS

Including our Research in Action  series and Shakespeare and Poland festival, which sees the return of our renowned Read Not Dead script-in-hand event

Editing in Action: Fletcher for the 21st Century

Join this Research In Action event as we create texts fit for a twenty-first century John Fletcher.
Research In Action
Summer 2022
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Translation in Action: Comedies of the Hispanic Golden Age

Explore classical Hispanic comedia by Golden Age dramatists such as Ana Caro and Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz in this #ResearchInAction event.
Research In Action
Summer 2022
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Perfuming the Early Modern Stage: Here’s a Sweet Stink Indeed

This Research In Action workshop explores how perfumes, incense and odours were used in early modern drama.
Research In Action
Summer 2022
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Roundtable: King Lear

Nancy Knowles Lecture Theatre
Join artists and scholars as they share their perspectives on the influence of Shakespeare's King Lear in Poland.
Shakespeare & Poland
Summer 2022
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Rarely Played: Cleopatra and Caesar

Nancy Knowles Lecture Theatre
This seminar introduces you Cyprian Norwid and his Shakespeare-inspired play Cleopatra and Caesar.
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Summer 2022
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Read Not Dead: Cleopatra and Caesar

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Read Not Dead returns with the premiere of Cyprian Norwid's Shakespeare-inspired Cleopatra and Caesar.
Shakespeare & Poland
Summer 2022
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ANTI-RACIST SHAKESPEARE

 A series of free webinars that brings together scholars and artists to examine Shakespeare’s plays through the lens of race and social justice

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Anti-Racist Shakespeare: Henry VIII

At Home
In this webinar, theatre artists and scholars discuss race and social justice in Henry VIII.
Anti-Racist Shakespeare
Summer 2022
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Anti-Racist Shakespeare: Julius Caesar

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In this webinar, theatre artists and scholars discuss race and social justice in Julius Caesar.
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Summer 2022
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Anti-Racist Shakespeare: King Lear

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In this webinar, theatre artists and scholars discuss race and social justice in King Lear.
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Summer 2022
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Anti-Racist Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing

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In this webinar, theatre artists and scholars discuss race and social justice in Much Ado About Nothing.
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Summer 2022
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COURSES, LECTURES & SUMMER SCHOOLS

Our short courses are perfect for aspiring actors and academics

Young Actors (14-16 years)

An interactive, course for anyone with a passion for theatre you will have the opportunity to explore your own acting style and develop your skills with our short course. Recommended for ages 16-19.
Summer School
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Young Actors (8-10 years)

A creative learning experience for aspiring young actors to bring Shakespeare to life in a new way. A highly interactive course with expert instruction from our Globe practitioners and actors with our short course.
Summer School
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Young Actors (11-13 years)

Spend five half-days working with one of our Globe Practitioners in this interactive course designed especially for aspiring actors.
Summer School
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Young Actors (16-19 years)

An interactive, course for anyone with a passion for theatre you will have the opportunity to explore your own acting style and develop your skills with our short course. Recommended for ages 16-19.
Summer School
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Young Academics (16-19 years)

Explore Shakespeare’swriting with the expert guidance of leading academics and actors for students going on to further their studies in English Literature with our short course. Recommended for ages 16-19.
Summer School
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CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Opportunities for teachers to continue professional development via online and in-person CPD courses

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Continuing Professional Development: Shakespeare and Sexuality

Following our hugely successful Shakespeare and Women and Anti-Racist Shakespeare sessions, this dynamic and exciting new development opportunity explores Shakespeare and Sexuality.
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Continuing Professional Development: Teaching King Lear

Excite your subject knowledge by attending a CPD on King Lear then watching the play in the Globe Theatre!
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Continuing Professional Development: Teaching Shakespeare at Primary

Develop your subject knowledge by attending a CPD on storytelling techniques then watching our family show in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, to see how these translate into performance!
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Continuing Professional Development: Teaching The Tempest

Develop your subject knowledge by attending a CPD on The Tempest then watching the play in the Globe Theatre!
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Online Continuing Professional Development: Shakespeare and Sexuality

Shakespeare & Sexuality will be a dynamic and exciting new online CPD offer available for teachers from June 2022.
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Continuing Professional Development: Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth

Develop a practical toolkit for teaching Shakespeare’s most frequently taught texts, Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet, in this engaging and active online 3 hour Continuing Professional Development session.
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GUIDED TOURS

Discover Shakespeare’s iconic open-air theatre or uncover the history of Bankside

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Globe Theatre Guided Tour

UNTIL 30 OCTOBER GLOBE THEATRE

Discover the stories and secrets of Shakespeare’s London and our iconic theatre on a tour for all ages.

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Family Globe Theatre Guided Tour

 Until 30 OCTOBER GLOBE THEATRE

Join a Globe Theatre Family Tour, ideal for families with children ages 7- 11.

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Shakespeare's Walking Tour

UNTIL 30 OCTOBER SOUTHWARK

Our Shakespeare’s Walking Tour delves into the history of Bankside as a theatre district.

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Group Guided Tour

ONGOING GLOBE THEATRE

Your group of up to 30 people can enjoy our Globe Theatre Guided Tour with a discounted ticket rate.

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HIGHER EDUCATION

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Courses, workshops, seminars, lectures and demonstrations for universities & drama schools available online and in person here at Shakespeare’s Globe.

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