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.

The Fourth Choir is offering a concert in praise of self-identifying women across history, continents and all walks of life.

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.

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…

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.

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…

Sing along with your favourite festive songs in the Globe Theatre as we raise our voices to the Southwark sky to celebrate a bright and very merry Christmas.

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

This annual showcase invites Southwark nurseries, schools and community groups to perform a song or poem on stage in celebration of the past, present and future of the borough.

Student 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.

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

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 7+

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+

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 9+

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+

A celebration of a new illustrated version of The Tempest, introduced by the Globe’s Georghia Ellinas and illustrator Jane Ray. Get an insight into the illustration process and find out more about the inspiration behind this iconic story.
Recommended for ages 8+

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.

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.