WHAT'S ON.

PERFORMANCES

Globe Theatre

A pink, black and white graphic showing an actor with long, curly hair looking up to a moon in the sky

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Globe Theatre
Our raucous 2019 production returns to welcome you back to our wooden 'O' with piñatas, streamers and heaps of glitter.
Summer 2021
Midnight Matinées
BSL AD
Book Now Discover more
The words As You Like It appear in front of open doors which lead to the Globe Theatre stage

As You Like It

Globe Theatre
The Globe Touring Ensemble brings you Shakespeare’s As You Like It, on-site at the Globe Theatre from 8 June – 29 August 2021.
Globe on Tour 2021
CAP AD R BSL
Book Now Discover more
The words The Tempest appear on a red, black and while graphic with a theatre stage in the background

The Tempest

Globe Theatre
Shakespeare’s play of betrayal, love and forgiveness, The Tempest, comes to the Globe Theatre 11 June – 29 August 2021.
Globe on Tour 2021
CAP AD BSL
Book Now Discover more
In a cut-out, collage-style illustration, an actor leans over a balcony to reach another actor who faces the camera

Romeo & Juliet

Globe Theatre
From historic feud to ill-fated union, Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet finds new significance this summer in the Globe Theatre.
Summer 2021
Midnight Matinées
R CAP BSL AD
Book Now Discover more
A red, black and white graphic with the words audience choice in all capital letters

Audience Choice

Globe Theatre
Will it be A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Tempest or As You Like It? The rules are simple - you decide.
Globe on Tour 2021
Midnight Matinées
R
Book Now Discover more
A theatre sits by a river and wave crashes up around the words Twelfth Night

Twelfth Night

Globe Theatre
Shakespeare's comedy of mistaken identity, music and the madness of love, Twelfth Night, finds new life in the Globe Theatre for our Summer 2021 season.
Summer 2021
AD R BSL CAP
Book Now Discover more

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

A greyscale image of an intricately decorated ceiling is illustrated with circular patterns and the word metamorphoses

Metamorphoses

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
A playful and provocative new play inspired by Ovid. Expect anarchy, shape shifting and a burning chariot of fire.
Summer 2021
CAP R AD
Book Now Discover more

LIVE STREAMS

View All
A pink, black and white graphic showing an actor with long, curly hair looking up to a moon in the sky

A Midsummer Night's Dream Live Stream

At Home
On 25 September 2021, we’ll be live streaming A Midsummer Night's Dream straight to you at home.
Summer 2021
Book Now Discover more
In a cut-out, collage-style illustration, an actor leans over a balcony to reach another actor who faces the camera

Romeo & Juliet Live Stream

At Home
Our 2021 production of Shakespeare’s universal tale comes direct to your screens at home on 10 July and 7 August.
Summer 2021
Book Now Discover more

Twelfth Night Live Stream

At Home
Shakespeare’s comedy, Twelfth Night, is live streamed from the Globe Theatre on 4 September and 23 October 2021.
Summer 2021
Book Now Discover more
A greyscale image of an intricately decorated ceiling is illustrated with circular patterns and the word metamorphoses

Metamorphoses Live Stream

At Home
Inspired by Ovid, Metamorphoses will be live streamed from the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse on select October 2021 dates.
Summer 2021
Book Now Discover more

GUIDED TOURS

A black and white image of an outdoor theatre with the words ‘Globe Theatre Guided Tour’ written on a dark purple background

Globe Theatre Guided Tour

15 APRIL – 31 AUGUST GLOBE THEATRE

Explore Shakespeare’s iconic theatre in 2021 with our tour for all ages.

SELECT DATE

DISCOVER MORE

A couple of families stand in front of a stage and the words ‘Family Globe Theatre Guided Tour’ appear across a red box at the top of the image

Family Globe Theatre Guided Tour

15 APRIL – 23 MAY GLOBE THEATRE

Join our Globe Theatre Family Tours this Easter, ideal for families with children aged 7- 11 years old.

SELECT DATE

DISCOVER MORE

FAMILY EVENTS

View All
Hand writting text and the "O" in Toddlers looks like a small owl

Shakespeare for Tiddlers and Toddlers

At Home
This online workshop is built for ages 6+ months and their grown-ups. Join Snowy the Owl in games, dancing, songs and massage inspired by characters and language from a variety of Shakespeare’s plays.
Book Now Discover more

A Midsummer Night's Dream Storytelling

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Join us on a playful journey into the woods for Shakespeare’s most sparkling comedy.
Telling Tales
Book Now Discover more

Henry V Storytelling

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Rally the troops for battle in this interactive storytelling session of Henry V.
Telling Tales
Book Now Discover more

Macbeth 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.
Telling Tales
Book Now Discover more

Merchant of Venice Storytelling

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Place stereotype under the microscope in this interactive storytelling event for all the family. 
Telling Tales
Book Now Discover more

Romeo and Juliet Storytelling

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Experience the most famous love story of all time in an exhilarating live storytelling.
Telling Tales
Book Now Discover more

The Tempest Storytelling

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Be guided through a strange and wonderful land by our storyteller in this interactive live storytelling event.
Telling Tales
Book Now Discover more

COURSES

Courses for teachers

View All
A queen sits on a throne in a red velvet gown looking away concerned

Continuing Professional Development: Shakespeare and Women

At Home
Join our Shakespeare and Women CPD to delve deeper into Shakespeare's female characters, and learn to facilitate the conversations around misogyny and sexism within his plays.
Book Now Discover more
Text:Macbeth | Romeo and Juliet Teach Shakespeare CPD, with a roundel with a distressed person standing in front

Continuing Professional Development: Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet

At Home
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.
Book Now Discover more
A graphic that reads CPD teaching anti-racist Shakespeare

Continuing Professional Development: Teaching Anti-Racist Shakespeare

At Home
A workshop for Secondary English and Drama teachers that looks at how to build an anti-racist approach to teaching Shakespeare in the Classroom through Othello and The Merchant of Venice.
Book Now Discover more

HIGHER EDUCATION

Students read from a script

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

Discover More

WATCH SHAKESPEARE PLAYS ON DEMAND

An actor wears a laurel (crown) made of gold leaves and looks up to the left, with a blue haze behind him

Globe Player

Buy and rent dynamically filmed productions, broadcast from Shakespeare’s Globe since 2007. Over 130 films make up our video-on-demand collection of Shakespeare plays on Globe Player

Discover More

WE STILL NEED YOUR DONATIONS

After the most challenging year in our charity’s history, we still need our supporters to help us recover.

Please donate to help fund the future of Shakespeare’s Globe.

DONATE