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GLOBE THEATRE PERFORMANCES

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A Midsummer Night's Dream

Globe Theatre
A real 'summer treat' as this 'blazing-coloured, kick-ass carnival' of a production comes to 'colourful and inventive' life in our magical wooden O.

SUMMER SEASON 2019
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The Merry Wives of Windsor

Globe Theatre
Sir John Falstaff sets about improving his fortunes by wooing Mistress Page and Mistress Ford, but he doesn’t know what they’ve got in store for him in Shakespeare’s much-loved comedy.
SUMMER SEASON 2019
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Henry IV Part 1

Globe Theatre
A ‘joyous, revealing and meaningful' production featuring a 'soul-soaring' performance from a 'dazzling Hotspur' kicks off the Henry Trilogy.
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Henry V

Globe Theatre
The Trilogy concludes with 'a larger-than-life epic' that is 'fast, funny, tender and tense', as the English 'band of brothers' face off against the French at Agincourt.
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Henry IV Part 2

Globe Theatre
The second instalment of the Henry Trilogy sees Falstaff take centre-stage in the taverns of Eastcheap, while Prince Hal readies himself for the throne.
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The Comedy Store Players

Globe Theatre
A fixture in the Globe calendar sees a talented comedy troupe improvise sketches and songs to round off the summer season.
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SAM WANAMAKER PLAYHOUSE PERFORMANCES

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Bartholomew Fair

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse is transformed into London’s most notorious fair this summer. Leave your morals at the door and lose yourself in our carnival of excess…
SUMMER SEASON 2019
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Henry VI

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Experience the Wars of the Roses like never before in this dynamic production which sees all three parts of Shakespeare’s trilogy condensed into one epic event.
PLAYHOUSE SEASON 2019/20
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Richard III

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Join Shakespeare’s monstrously charismatic villain as he embarks on a bloody campaign for the crown. Richard’s reign of terror is about to begin…
PLAYHOUSE SEASON 2019/20
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Swive [Elizabeth]

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
A savage new play by award-winning writer Ella Hickson that explores the relationship between beauty, sex and power in the reign of Elizabeth I.
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The Taming of the Shrew

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
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…
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Deep Night, Dark Night

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Two sets of eerie evenings combine the greatest ghost stories from the past, chilling tales from the present, and unnerving real-life accounts of our haunted London.
PLAYHOUSE SEASON 2019/20
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GUIDED TOURS

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Globe Theatre Guided Tour

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Our expert guides will take you on a fascinating tour of Shakespeare’s iconic Globe Theatre.

GUIDED TOURS

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Globe Theatre Family Tour

Globe Theatre
Lift the lid on Shakespeare's London in these playful family tours for ambitious explorers, young and old.
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Half Term Tales at the Globe

Tuesday 22 – Saturday 26 October 2019
Tuesday 18 – Saturday 22 February 2020

Celebrate magic, nature and the joy of storytelling

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FAMILY EVENTS

Macbeth: Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank

Globe Theatre
A gripping, full-scale 90 minute performance in the Globe Theatre created especially for young people.
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Piers Torday – The Power of Stories

Nancy Knowles Lecture Theatre
Join award-winning author, Piers Torday, for an animated, interactive insight into how he became an author, what inspires him and the importance of sharing stories.
Recommended for ages 5 -12
HALF TERM TALES AT THE GLOBE
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Kevin Graal – If This Be Magic

Nancy Knowles Lecture Theatre
Join popular children's storyteller Kevin Graal for a celebration of the power and beauty of magic - from earthy tales of singing trees and mischievous elves to spellbinding myths of shape-shifting forces and otherworldly realms.
Recommended for ages 5 -12
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The Girl Who Speaks Bear – Sophie Anderson

Nancy Knowles Lecture Theatre
Join author Sophie Anderson on an adventure with her new novel, The Girl Who Speaks Bear, and explore the mystical universe she’s created, complete with a girl who turns into a bear, a talking wolf, and a house with chicken legs!
Recommended for ages 5+
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Abi Elphinstone – Rumblestar

Nancy Knowles Lecture Theatre
Author Abi Elphinstone will be talking about the real-life adventures behind her books and showing children just how easy it is to find magic in their everyday lives and turn it into stories of their own.
Recommended for ages 7+
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Chris Riddell – The Cloud Horse Chronicles: Guardians of Magic

Nancy Knowles Lecture Theatre
Join the former children’s laureate and award winning creator of Goth Girl and Ottoline as he introduces you to his new book in this spectacular live-drawing event.
Recommended for ages 9+
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SCRIPT IN HAND PERFORMANCES

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The Sad Shepherd, Or, A Tale Of Robin Hood

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
A mystery disappearance has dramatic consequences at a feast hosted by Robin Hood in this script-in-hand performance of Ben Jonson’s last play.
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The Downfall of Robert Earl of Huntington

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Prince John plots to seize Richard the Lionheart’s throne whilst he’s away on the crusade in this script-in-hand performance.
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On The Road at Gray’s Inn

Elsewhere
Our annual reading in Gray’s Inn Hall – venue for the first recorded performance of The Comedy of Errors – brings together Globe actors and leading lawyers in one of the most beautiful Shakespeare venues in the country.
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The Death of Robert Earl of Huntington

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
In Munday’s sequel to the Robin Hood story, the former outlaw earl faces dangers from new enemies. As the crown passes from Richard to his brother John, civil war erupts under his corrupt and tyrannical rule.
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Rarely Played: The Downfall of Robert Earl of Huntington

Nancy Knowles Lecture Theatre
The accompanying talk for the staged reading of 'The Downfall of Robert Earl of Huntington'.
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Rarely Played: On The Road At Gray's Inn

Elsewhere
Dr Joseph Stephenson delivers the accompanying talk for the staged reading of The Dutch Lady at Gray's Inn.
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TALKS

Rarely Played: The Downfall of Robert Earl of Huntington

Nancy Knowles Lecture Theatre
The accompanying talk for the staged reading of 'The Downfall of Robert Earl of Huntington'.
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Ask an Actor Live: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Nancy Knowles Lecture Theatre
Do you have a burning question about A Midsummer Night's Dream? Quiz our actors in this live post-show Q&A.
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Rarely Played: On The Road At Gray's Inn

Elsewhere
Dr Joseph Stephenson delivers the accompanying talk for the staged reading of The Dutch Lady at Gray's Inn.
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COURSES & RESEARCH EVENTS

Women & Power On The Early Modern Stage

Nancy Knowles Lecture Theatre
From Queen Margaret to Queen Elizabeth I our indoor season will feature representations of female leadership and the power structures that attempt to contain it.
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Study Day: The Merry Wives of Windsor

Nancy Knowles Lecture Theatre
An enlightening day of workshops and lively discussions investigating The Merry Wives of Windsor.
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These are the Youths that Thunder

Nancy Knowles Lecture Theatre
This annual event provides a platform for two rising stars in Shakespeare studies. Each will share their research in a 20 minute presentation followed by an open discussion.
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Young Actors’ Summer School

Aged 16 – 19  and interested in acting? You could study and perform in our unique spaces this summer.

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Centre Stage

Centre Stage: Inspiring bespoke business training for your company.

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Directing Studio

Our Directing Studio offers the chance for current directors to work with Globe artists and associates to advance their skills in directing a Shakespeare play.

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Young Academics’ Summer School

16 – 19 year olds planning to study English Literature at university spend a week with Globe associates studying plays in performance.

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