Shakespeare's Globe

A world-renowned theatre, education centre, and cultural landmark. Located on the bank of the River Thames in London, UK, and also always open online.

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Winter 2022/23

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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Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank: The Tempest

Globe Theatre
Experience an electrifying 90-minute production of Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank: The Tempest in the Globe Theatre, created especially for young people.
Winter 2022/23
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Music, comedy and more

The Fourth Choir: The Only Planet

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Join The Fourth Choir in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse for, The Only Planet, a concert of choral masterpieces celebrating our planet.
Winter 2022/23
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Shabaka: to pause, to reflect

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Experience a mesmeric and powerful live performance by innovative musician Shabaka Hutchings, created specifically for the candlelit Sam Wannamaker Playhouse.
Summer 2023
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Bourgeois & Maurice: Unplugged and Unhinged

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
A very special, stripped back, acoustic performance by musical cabaret icons Bourgeois & Maurice, created especially for the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
Summer 2023
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Comedy by Candlelight: Rob Auton and Ania Magliano

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Comedians Rob Auton and Ania Magliano preview their Edinburgh Festival shows in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Part of our Comedy by Candlelight series with Avalon.
Summer 2023
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Comedy by Candlelight: Luke Kempner and Pierre Novellie

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Comedians Luke Kempner and Pierre Novellie preview their Edinburgh Festival shows by candlelight in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Part of our Comedy by Candlelight series with Avalon.
Summer 2023
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Inua Ellams' Search Party

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Award-winning poet and playwright Inua Ellams performs his chaotic, audience-led poetry event in the candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
Summer 2023
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Comedy by Candlelight: Chloe Petts and Ahir Shah

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Comedians Chloe Petts and Ahir Shah preview their Edinburgh Festival shows in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Part of our Comedy by Candlelight series with Avalon.
Summer 2023
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BROWSE WINTER 2022/23

Summer 2023

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A Midsummer Night's Dream

Globe Theatre
Shakespeare's deliciously disruptive comedy in the Globe Theatre this summer. Elle While directs, with Globe Artistic Director Michelle Terry as Puck.
Summer 2023
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The Comedy of Errors

Globe Theatre
Shakespeare’s madcap comedy about long-lost siblings and extraordinary misunderstandings in the Globe Theatre. Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes directs.
Summer 2023
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Macbeth

Globe Theatre
One couple's ruthless quest for power turns nature upside down in Shakespeare’s epic tragedy in the Globe Theatre this Summer. Abigail Graham directs.
Summer 2023
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As You Like It

Globe Theatre
Celebrate love, transformation, and community this summer as Shakespeare’s joyous comedy comes to the Globe Theatre. Ellen McDougall directs.
Summer 2023
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Shakespeare in the Abbey

Elsewhere
Experience the soaring poetry of Shakespeare's words within the majesty of London's famous Westminster Abbey to celebrate Shakespeare's birthday.
Summer 2023
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Midsummer Mechanicals

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
The Globe’s ‘fantastically funny family show’ ★★★★★ (Broadway World) based on A Midsummer Night’s Dream returns this summer. Recommended for ages 5 to 105.
Family Events
Summer 2023
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BROWSE SUMMER 2023

GLOBE PLAYER

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Experience Shakespeare’s Globe productions from anywhere in the globe, any time.

Our new Globe Player has launched, so now you can stream incredible filmed productions from Shakespeare’s Globe, wherever and whenever you want.

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LATEST BLOGS

The Winter's Tale 2023 Sam Wanamaker Playhouse 399 Tristram Kenton 16-10
Plays, Poems & New Writing 

Shakespeare, wonder and The Winter’s Tale

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Titus Andronicus Shakespeare's Globe 2023 (5)
Plays, Poems & New Writing 

A world in which candles represent life: designing Titus Andronicus

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PLAYING SHAKESPEARE WITH DEUTSCHE BANK THE TEMPEST 2023 (1)
Learning Projects 

The Tempest: Live and unplugged

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ALSO AT SHAKESPEARE'S GLOBE

FAMILY EVENTS

Introduce the family to Shakespeare with activities created especially for younger audiences

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ANTI-RACIST SHAKESPEARE

Online webinars where artists & scholars discuss race & social justice

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RESEARCH EVENTS

Take part in the Globe’s experiments in staging and performance in these workshops

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YOUNG PEOPLE

Aspiring actors and academics aged 8-13 years can develop their skills with professionals

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