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Winter 2022/23

Henry V

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Performed in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse for the first time, this new production of Henry V explores our nation’s history and what it means to be ‘British’. A co-production by Shakespeare’s Globe and Headlong with Leeds Playhouse and Royal & Derngate, Northampton, directed by Headlong Artistic Director Holly Race Roughan. 
Winter 2022/23
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Hakawatis: Women of the Arabian Nights

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
A tyrant revenges his wife’s infidelity by wedding, bedding and beheading a new bride every day… Share in the unifying power of storytelling in this fearless new co-production with Tamasha Theatre Company, directed by their artistic director, Pooja Ghai.
Winter 2022/23
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The Fir Tree

Globe Theatre
Experience the magic of Christmas in the Globe Theatre with Globe resident writer Hannah Khalil’s re-imagining of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale, directed by Michelle Terry. Gather friends and family for a wonderfully festive dose of storytelling, song and hope that will delight all ages.  
Winter 2022/23
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Titus Andronicus

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Get inside the beating heart of Shakespeare’s first and most deadly revenge tragedy, Titus Andronicus, performed in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse for the first time. Director Jude Christian explores the macabre madness that takes us to the edge of humanity.    
Winter 2022/23
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The Winter’s Tale

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
For the first time ever, experience both our iconic spaces in one unforgettable event. Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes transforms the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse and the Globe Theatre to explore the destructive and redemptive power of love.  
Winter 2022/23
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25th Anniversary

25th Anniversary Much Ado About Nothing

Globe Theatre
Our 25th Anniversary celebrations will take place on Sunday 18 September with a critically acclaimed production of Much Ado About Nothing.
Summer 2022
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Anniversary Guided Tour

Globe Theatre
Celebrate 25 years of our wooden 'O' on a special guided tour, led by expert guides who were there at the start of our journey.
Guided Tours
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Shakespeare’s Globe Teach-In

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
We’re celebrating 25 years of performance at the Globe, but the scholarship and research that we’ve stimulated has a much longer history.
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Summer 2022

Much Ado About Nothing

Globe Theatre
The Globe is transformed into a riotous garden party for a new production of Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Lucy Bailey.
Summer 2022
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Julius Caesar

Globe Theatre
This Summer, Shakespeare’s tragedy Julius Caesar takes on new relevance in the Globe, and on tour across the UK.
Summer 2022
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Henry VIII

Globe Theatre
Shakespeare’s exploration of love, lineage and power, co-written with John Fletcher, unfolds in the Globe Theatre.
Summer 2022
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King Lear

Globe Theatre
A family feud tears apart a kingdom in Shakespeare’s epic tragedy King Lear in the Globe Theatre this Summer.
Summer 2022
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The Tempest

Globe Theatre
A tumultuous new production of The Tempest, Shakespeare’s tale of redemption unfurls this summer in the Globe Theatre.
Summer 2022
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I, Joan

Globe Theatre
The premiere of powerful new play I, Joan, written by Charlie Josephine, uncovers the unlikely hero behind the legend.
Summer 2022
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Family Events

Introduce the family to Shakespeare with our Family Events created especially for younger audiences

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Midsummer Mechanicals

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
In this hilarious new play for families, the famous acting troupe from A Midsummer Night’s Dream take to the stage once again in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. For ages 5+.
Summer 2022
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Family Workshop: A Midsummer Night's Dream 5 – 8 years

Bankside
Dive into the playful comedy of A Midsummer Night’s Dream together as a family in this fun and practical workshop.
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Family Workshop: A Midsummer Night’s Dream 9 – 12 years

Bankside
Dive into the playful comedy of A Midsummer Night’s Dream together as a family in this fun and practical workshop.
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Storytelling: As You Like It

Follow us to the Forest of Arden for an enchanting live storytelling of Shakespeare’s comedy As You Like It.
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Storytelling: Romeo and Juliet

Experience the most famous love story of all time in an exhilarating live storytelling for all the family.
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As You Like It With CBeebies

Globe Theatre
Join CBeebies live at the Globe Theatre this Summer with a special adaptation of Shakespeare’ comedy, As You Like It.
Summer 2022
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FAMILY TOURS & DEMONSTRATIONS

Bring the whole family to experience wonder’s of Shakespeare

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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.
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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 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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RESEARCH EVENTS

Including our Research in Action  series and Shakespeare and Poland festival, which sees the return of our renowned Read Not Dead script-in-hand event

Perfuming the Early Modern Stage: Here’s a Sweet Stink Indeed

This Research In Action workshop explores how perfumes, incense and odours were used in early modern drama.
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Summer 2022
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ANTI-RACIST SHAKESPEARE

 A series of free webinars that brings together scholars and artists to examine Shakespeare’s plays through the lens of race and social justice

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Anti-Racist Shakespeare: Julius Caesar

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In this webinar, theatre artists and scholars discuss race and social justice in Julius Caesar.
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Summer 2022
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Anti-Racist Shakespeare: King Lear

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In this webinar, theatre artists and scholars discuss race and social justice in King Lear.
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Summer 2022
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Anti-Racist Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing

At Home
In this webinar, theatre artists and scholars discuss race and social justice in Much Ado About Nothing.
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Summer 2022
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COURSES, LECTURES & SUMMER SCHOOLS

Our short courses are perfect for aspiring actors and academics

Young Actors (14-16 years)

An interactive, course for anyone with a passion for theatre you will have the opportunity to explore your own acting style and develop your skills with our short course. Recommended for ages 16-19.
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Young Actors (8-10 years)

A creative learning experience for aspiring young actors to bring Shakespeare to life in a new way. A highly interactive course with expert instruction from our Globe practitioners and actors with our short course.
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Young Actors (11-13 years)

Spend five half-days working with one of our Globe Practitioners in this interactive course designed especially for aspiring actors.
Summer School
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Young Actors (16-19 years)

An interactive, course for anyone with a passion for theatre you will have the opportunity to explore your own acting style and develop your skills with our short course. Recommended for ages 16-19.
Summer School
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Young Academics (16-19 years)

Explore Shakespeare’swriting with the expert guidance of leading academics and actors for students going on to further their studies in English Literature with our short course. Recommended for ages 16-19.
Summer School
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CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Opportunities for teachers to continue professional development via online and in-person CPD courses

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Continuing Professional Development: Teaching Shakespeare at Primary

Develop your subject knowledge by attending a CPD on storytelling techniques then watching our family show in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, to see how these translate into performance!
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Continuing Professional Development: Teaching The Tempest

Develop your subject knowledge by attending a CPD on The Tempest then watching the play in the Globe Theatre!
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Online Continuing Professional Development: Shakespeare and Sexuality

Shakespeare & Sexuality will be a dynamic and exciting new online CPD offer available for teachers from June 2022.
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Continuing Professional Development: Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth

Develop a practical toolkit for teaching Shakespeare’s most frequently taught texts, Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet, in this engaging and active online 3 hour Continuing Professional Development session.
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Continuing Professional Development: Teaching Much Ado About Nothing

Reinvigorate your subject knowledge by attending a CPD on Much Ado About Nothing then watching the play in the Globe Theatre!
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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

UNTIL 30 OCTOBER GLOBE THEATRE

Discover the stories and secrets of Shakespeare’s London and our iconic theatre on a tour for all ages.

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Family Globe Theatre Guided Tour

 Until 30 OCTOBER GLOBE THEATRE

Join a Globe Theatre Family Tour, ideal for families with children ages 7- 11.

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Shakespeare's Walking Tour

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Our Shakespeare’s Walking 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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ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE

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Pride Guided Tour

Step inside our iconic wooden ‘O’ for our first ever Pride Guided Tour of the Globe Theatre this summer.
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Henry VIII Guided Tour

Take our unique Henry VIII Guided Tour of the Globe Theatre this summer and discover more about Shakespeare and John Fletcher’s rarely performed play.
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Much Ado About Nothing Guided Tour

Take our unique Much Ado About Nothing Tour of the Globe Theatre this summer and discover more about Shakespeare’s much-loved play.
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King Lear Guided Tour

Take our unique King Lear Guided Tour of the Globe Theatre this summer and discover more about the history of Shakespeare’s powerful tragedy.
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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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