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WINTER PERFORMANCES

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Measure for Measure

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Shakespeare's powerful and darkly comic Measure for Measure comes to thrilling life in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
Winter 2021/22
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Hamlet

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Go inside the mind of Shakespeare's grief stricken prince as Hamlet is performed in the intimate confines of the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse for the first time, directed by Sean Holmes.
Winter 2021/22
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The Merchant Of Venice

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Shakespeare’s complex exploration of prejudice, patriarchy and capitalism. Director Abigail Graham, brings together the personal and political in this re-imagining of Shylock’s play.
Winter 2021/22
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50 Women in Theatre

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
50 Women In Theatre is a new book which celebrates early female pioneers and legends through to the rule breakers and women in theatre today.
Winter 2021/22
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Globe Theatre

The Fir Tree

Globe Theatre
Join us under the wintry sky in our glorious wooden 'O' for a magical retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale The Fir Tree.
Winter 2021/22
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LIVE STREAMS

Measure for Measure: Live Stream

At Home
Shakespeare’s tale of injustice and inequality, Measure for Measure, is live streamed direct from the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse on 7 January 2022.
Winter 2021/22
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Hamlet: Live Stream

At Home
Shakespeare's intense Hamlet is live streamed from the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse on 11 February 2022.
Winter 2021/22
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The Merchant Of Venice: Live Stream

At Home
Experience Shakespeare's complex exploration of prejudice, patriarchy and capitalism, The Merchant of Venice, from wherever you are in the world with a live streamed performance direct from the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
Winter 2021/22
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FAMILY EVENTS

TELLING TALES

Our family festival is back and packed full of events and activities this October half term.

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DEMONSTRATIONS & TOURS

Discover the Globe’s secrets on a Guided Tour,
and learn more about Elizabethan theatre and stage practices with our Family Demonstrations

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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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 Globe Theatre Guided Tour

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

Globe Theatre

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
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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
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A Midsummer Night's Dream

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Our raucous 2019 production returns to welcome you back to our wooden 'O' with piñatas, streamers and heaps of glitter.
Summer 2021
Midnight Matinées
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Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

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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
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LIVE STREAMS

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Twelfth Night Live Stream

At Home
Shakespeare’s comedy of mistaken identity, music and the madness of love, is live streamed from the Globe Theatre till 23 October 2021.
Summer 2021
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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
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GUIDED TOURS

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Globe Theatre Guided Tour

UNTIL 31 OCTOBER GLOBE THEATRE

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

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Family Globe Theatre Guided Tour

12 AUGUST – 31 OCTOBER GLOBE THEATRE

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

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Southwark Tour

7 SEPTEMBER – 19 DECEMBER SOUTHWARK

Our Shakespeare’s Southwark 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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TALKS

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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WATCH SHAKESPEARE PLAYS ON DEMAND

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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

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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.

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