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Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

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Romeo a Juliet

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
A ground-breaking new exploration of Shakespeare’s tragic love story, Romeo a Juliet weaves together Welsh and English, placing the violent feud between the Montagues and Capulets in bilingual Wales.
Mewn cynhyrchiad arloesol newdd o stori garu trasig Shakespeare, bydd Romeo a Juliet yn plethu’r Gymraeg a’r Saesneg, gan osod y ffrae ffyrnig rhwng y teuluoedd Montague a Capulet yng nghymdeithas dwyieithog Nghymru.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Performed for the first time in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, discover the shadowy underbelly of one of Shakespeare’s most magical plays. Headlong Artistic Director Holly Race Roughan directs, with co-direction from Naeem Hayat.
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The Tempest

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
On an island, four lost souls tell a story of past wrongs, revenge and desire. Award-winning theatre-maker Tim Crouch directs Shakespeare’s tale of power and freedom.
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Deep Azure

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu makes his Globe directorial debut with this lyrical epic by the late Academy Award-nominated actor and writer Chadwick Boseman.
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Globe Theatre

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Pinocchio

Globe Theatre
Journey to a world of endless possibilities this festive season, as a new musical for all the family springs to life in the Globe Theatre. By Charlie Josephine and Jim Fortune, directed by Sean Holmes.
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Rutgers Conservatory: Titus Andronicus

Globe Theatre
Celebrate the talents of the 2025 Rutgers Conservatory Acting students and enjoy this workshop performance of Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus in the Globe Theatre.
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Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank: Romeo and Juliet

Globe Theatre
Our critically acclaimed production returns to mark the 20th year of Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank. This 90-minute 'fiery-footed thriller' ★★★★ (The Guardian) is created especially for young people and is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare for everyone.
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Macbeth & Banquo: Work in Progress

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
BSL-led artistry reimagines Shakespeare’s Macbeth in a bold new adaptation where brotherhood becomes tested by ambition.
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Sonny's Blues

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Omari Douglas performs a reading of James Baldwin’s 1957 short story in the candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
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Tim Key: Chrimbo Bimbo

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Following two years of sold-out runs, poet, actor and comedian Tim Key returns to the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse once again with his festive extravaganza Chrimbo Bimbo.
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TALKS

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The Globe Talks: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Delve into Shakespeare's most magical play with members of our upcoming production's creative team. Including Q&A.
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The Globe Talks: How the Arts and Artists Transform our Health

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Join Professor Daisy Fancourt and Globe Artistic Director Michelle Terry for an afternoon of eye-opening discussion exploring how the arts contribute to health and wellbeing.
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The Globe Talks: The Tempest

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Delve into the world of The Tempest and explore its key themes with this panel discussion and Q&A with the creative team. Come along with your questions!
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GUIDED TOURS

Discover Shakespeare’s iconic open-air theatre or uncover the history of Bankside with our Guided Tours

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Globe Theatre Guided Tour

Globe Theatre
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.
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Premium Globe Guided Tour

An unparalleled experience that transports you back to Shakespeare’s London with an exclusive view from the Globe Theatre stage.
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Pride Guided Tour

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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Shakespeare's Walking Tour

Bankside
This unique experience includes a walking tour of Bankside, London’s original theatre district bringing 400 years of thrilling history to life.
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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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Twilight Walking Tour

Bankside
Explore the Bankside area and be transported back to London's 'Kingdom of Night' and discover Shakespeare's fascination with the dark.
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Shakespeare's True Crimes Walking Tour

Bankside
Explore the streets around the Globe with expert Guides and discover the intriguing criminal history of the Bankside area and its people, including Shakespeare himself. 
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Heaven to Hell Tour

Globe Theatre
Become a Member (from £5 a month) to unlock our backstage tours. Guided by an experienced production team member, view the thatched roof up close, walk the stage, and venture into the Globe's hidden depths.
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Festive Family Tour

Bankside
Celebrate the holiday season on a Festive Family Tour of the magical Globe Theatre. Hear how Christmas was observed in Shakespeare’s time and the folk traditions that people practiced to welcome in winter.
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Group Guided Tour

ONGOING GLOBE THEATRE

Your group can enjoy our Globe Theatre Guided Tour with a discounted ticket rate.

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FAMILY EVENTS & TOURS

Bring the whole family to experience the wonders of Shakespeare

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Macbeth: Family Storytelling

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Come with us as we sweep you through the hurly-burly of Macbeth in a gloriously spooky and bloody storytelling set in medieval Scotland. For ages 5–12 and their families.
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Macbeth: Family Workshop (9-11 years)

Bankside
Bring Shakespeare’s gloriously spooky Macbeth to life in this fun and practical family workshop, designed for children aged 9–11 and their families.
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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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Sword Fighting Demonstration

Bankside
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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Pinocchio: Puppetry and Drama Workshop (5-8 years)

Bankside
Create your own world of endless possibilities in this interactive workshop aimed at ages 5–8 and their grown-ups.
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Pinocchio: Puppetry and Drama Workshop (9-11 years)

Bankside
Create your own world of endless possibilities in this interactive, engaging workshop, aimed at ages 9–11 and their families.
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RESEARCH EVENTS

Delve deeper into Shakespeare’s world and works with our research events. 

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Shakespeare and the Stages of Life

Bankside
A new, ten-week course examining Shakespeare’s portrayal of human experiences across different ages, and his influence on our modern ideas of growing up and old. No prior knowledge required.
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Disability and the Archives

At Home
Join us online for this interdisciplinary, two-day virtual conference examining how disabled lives have been recorded, obscured or erased across archival records.
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YOUNG PEOPLE

Events for young aspiring actors and academics

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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 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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Othello: On Stage Workshop (17-19 years)

Globe Theatre
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)

Globe Theatre
Bring Shakespeare's comedy to life yourself on the unique Sam Wanamaker Playhouse stage. For ages 14–16.
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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)

Globe Theatre
Bring Shakespeare's magical play to life yourself on the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse stage. For ages 12–14.
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TEACHER TRAINING

Opportunities to continue professional development

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Online CPD: Teaching Shakespeare and Sexuality

At Home
Build your confidence in facilitating LGBTQIA+ inclusive discussions in the classroom in this interactive online workshop. For Secondary English and Drama teachers.
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Online CPD: Teaching Shakespeare and Women

At Home
An online CPD to develop your approach to classroom conversations about Shakespeare's depictions of women.
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CPD: Teaching Macbeth at KS4 (Join online or in person)

Bankside
Join this CPD session in-person or online and enhance your teaching of Shakespeare's tragedy at KS4.
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