In Spring 2026, experience the revival of our ‘stunt-riding thriller’ ★★★★ (The Guardian) Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank: Romeo and Juliet as it returns to the Globe Theatre. This fast-paced, 90-minute version is created especially for young people and is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare for everyone.

The return of our critically acclaimed 2024 production celebrates the 20th year of Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank.

The most famous story about teenagers ever told gets a ‘contemporary makeover…with modern twists’ ★★★★ (Broadway World) in this ‘gloriously anarchic production’ ★★★★ (The Reviews Hub).

Romeo and Juliet’s intense passion light up a world of increasing violence between rival gangs, the Montagues and the Capulets. Caught in the spiral of hate and revenge, can they break free of the bloodshed and find hope for a different future?

The Globe’s Director of Education Lucy Cuthbertson (Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank: Macbeth, Olivier Award-nominated Rough Magic) directs Shakespeare’s timeless story of a broken society’s impact on young lives.

Dedicated schools performances of Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank: Romeo and Juliet will take place from 26 February – 25 March 2026. Find out more here.

Throw your mistemper’d weapons to the ground

– Act I, scene 1

Content guidance: This production contains depictions of violence and suicide. It also features the use of stage blood and knives. Please contact the Ticketing team on 020 7401 9919 or [email protected] if you would like further details on the play’s content.