Shakespeare and Windrush

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Join us for a roundtable discussion celebrating the British Caribbean community and their contributions to theatre, performance and the study of Shakespeare.

Bringing together creatives, writers and academics, this conversation will explore the enduring legacies of Caribbean migration, British identity and their connections to Shakespeare.

This event is part of the Shakespeare and Race Festival 2026.

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Shakespeare’s Globe is a registered charity. Ticket fees contribute to operational costs and support our research events. If cost presents a barrier, please contact [email protected]. We are committed to ensuring these events remain accessible to all.

This event takes place in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes

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Part of the Shakespeare and Race Festival

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Wendy Lennon
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Robin Belfield
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Explore the assisted performances for this event below. We also provide Access Resources for Audio Described and Relaxed performances. These will be added in time for the first of each of those access performances and will be available for all performances after that date.