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Globe Theatre

Experience London’s iconic open-air theatre all year round, including midnight matinées

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Romeo and Juliet

Globe Theatre
A showdown simmers this summer as the Globe Theatre transforms into the dangerous world of the Wild West in an 'irresistible' ★★★★ (The Guardian) and 'heartbreaking' ★★★★ (WhatsOnStage) Romeo and Juliet.
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The Merry Wives of Windsor

Globe Theatre
Discover the wild, mythic and daring underbelly of Elizabethan England as Shakespeare’s raucous comedy explodes into the Globe Theatre this summer.
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Twelfth Night or What You Will

Globe Theatre
Shakespeare’s dizzying tragicomedy sweeps into the Globe Theatre in an intoxicating whirlwind. Shipwrecked, grief-stricken Viola finds herself in a strange love tangle…
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Troilus and Cressida

Globe Theatre
Two opposing worlds clash in Shakespeare’s rarely performed Troilus and Cressida, a genre-defying satirical study of appearance versus reality.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream: For One Night Only

Globe Theatre
Gather for an ultra-live experiment, as we recreate Shakespeare’s magical comedy for one night only. A night that promises to be spontaneous, revelatory, and celebratory!
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Pinocchio

Globe Theatre
See Pinocchio, a magical new family musical in London’s iconic, Globe Theatre. By Charlie Josephine and Jim Fortune, directed by Sean Holmes.
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Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

Step inside London’s only candlelit theatre.

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Rough Magic

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Our ‘wildly entertaining’ ★★★★ (The Stage) family show with Splendid Productions returns to cast its hilarious spell in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse over the summer holidays.
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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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TALKS

The Globe Talks: The Merry Wives of Windsor

Delve into the world of The Merry Wives of Windsor 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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The Globe Talks: Twelfth Night

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Delve into the world of Twelfth Night 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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The Globe Talks: Making Text Move

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Join us for an evening of discussion with choreographer Ben Duke, exploring the craft of storytelling through words and movement. Presented in collaboration with Dance Umbrella.
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The Globe Talks: Troilus and Cressida

Delve into the world of Troilus and Cressida 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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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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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 includes access to our brand-new walk-through exhibition space – bringing 400 years of thrilling history to life – and a guided tour of the Globe Theatre itself.
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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. The tour finishes with access to our walk-through exhibition space.
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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

Bankside 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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The Tempest: Family Workshop (5-8 years)

Bankside
Bring Shakespeare’s The Tempest to life in this fun and practical workshop for children aged 5 – 8 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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Family 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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RESEARCH EVENTS

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

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Twelfth Night: Study Day

Bankside
An insightful, day-long exploration with academics and artists on Shakespeare's timeless comedy, Twelfth Night. Includes a Q&A with industry professionals.
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Romeo and Juliet: Study Day

Bankside
Immerse yourself in a day-long intellectual discovery of Romeo and Juliet. Includes a Q&A with industry professionals.
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Research in Action: 30 Years of Research

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Join us in the intimate surrounds of the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse for this eye-opening event honouring 30 years of exploration and experiments.
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Research in Action: Global Early Modern Stage

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Join this special workshop in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse which invites us to reconsider the global nature of early modern English drama.
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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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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)

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
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)

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
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)

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
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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CPD: Teaching Anti-Racist Shakespeare

Bankside
Learn new skills to build an anti-racist approach to teaching Shakespeare in the classroom in this practical CPD workshop, designed for Secondary English and Drama teachers.
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Online CPD: Teaching Shakespeare and Sexuality

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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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CPD: Teaching Macbeth at Key Stage 4

Bankside
Learn how to use practical rehearsal room techniques to enliven and deepen your students' understanding of the play's characters, context, themes and imagery, and develop their critical thinking skills.
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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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