A ‘murderously intense drama’ ★★★★ by award-winning writer Ella Hickson and director Natalie Abrahami about the ways in which women in power negotiate patriarchal pressure.

Join Shakespeare’s monstrously charismatic villain as he embarks on a bloody and ‘thrilling’ ★★★★ campaign for the crown. Richard’s ‘compelling and invigorating’ reign of terror is about to begin.

Thomas Middleton’s enduringly relevant exploration of gender power dynamics uncovers the savage – and bloody – underbelly of desire, lust and ambition in the flamboyant Florentine court.

This winter, we invite 20 writers to remember, rediscover and bring out into the light women and non-binary people who have been undervalued or misrepresented by time, people on whom history has imposed a story that doesn’t adequately reflect who they were and how they lived.

This black comedy traces a woman’s relationship history backwards, while exploring the results of sexual assault, relationships, teen pregnancy and addiction.

Katharina and Bianca are ready to marry. But the youngest can be won only if the eldest finds her equal. Who will be able to rival the strong-willed Katharina? The hunt for a suitor is on…

A gripping, full-scale 90 minute performance in the Globe Theatre created especially for young people.

Students from leading UK drama schools present a selection of scenes by Shakespeare and his contemporaries. The Sam Wanamaker Festival celebrates remarkable emerging acting talents and culminates in one mighty festival final jig.

Join illustrator, author and suffragette descendant as she tells the stories of some of the most inspirational women who have dedicated their lives protecting Planet Earth. Recommended for ages 6+

Join Joseph Coelho for a magical storytelling from his collection A Year of Nature Poems and challenge yourself to write your own poems about nature and the seasons, taking inspiration from Shakespeare’s plays. Recommended for ages 9+

Join poet Jasmine Simms, aka. the powerful warlock Prospera, for this bespoke creative writing workshop.
Recommended for ages 9+

With magic and mischief round every turn, join us for a true Shakespearean comedy and learn as a family through active participation and play. Recommended for ages 9-12

With magic and mischief round every turn, join us for a true Shakespearean comedy and learn as a family through active participation and play. Recommended for ages 5-8

Oberon and Titania, King and Queen of the fairies, are not getting along and the whole forest is in a frenzy. Join us in this captivating storytelling event led by a Globe storyteller for all of the family. Recommended for ages 5-12

Performers from BFA and MFA Acting majors from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey present a workshop performance of The Winter’s Tale in the Globe Theatre. Free tickets are available for this performance.

Students from leading UK drama schools present a selection of scenes by Shakespeare and his contemporaries. The Sam Wanamaker Festival celebrates remarkable emerging acting talents and culminates in one mighty festival final jig.