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Ekow Quartey and Amalia Vitale as Beatrice and Benedict stood in front of a bright flower background wearing Shakespearean costume. White overlaid text reads 'Much AQdo About Nothing'.

Much Ado About Nothing

Globe Theatre
All is not as it seems in paradise this summer in a new Elizabethan-dress production of Shakespeare’s timeless comedy. Globe Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes directs.
Summer 2024
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Richard III

Globe Theatre
A new production of Shakespeare’s account of history’s defining narcissist unfolds in the Globe Theatre this summer, with Artistic Director Michelle Terry in the title role. Elle While directs.
Summer 2024
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The Taming of the Shrew

Globe Theatre
Step inside an absurd carnival this summer as Shakespeare’s vicious comedy The Taming of the Shrew arrives in the Globe Theatre, directed by Jude Christian.
Summer 2024
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Rough Magic

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Join the three Weird Sisters from Macbeth for a silly, spooky adventure of their own in this brand-new family show from the team behind the Olivier Award-nominated, ‘fantastically funny’ ★★★★★ (Broadway World) Midsummer Mechanicals. In the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
Summer 2024
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Antony & Cleopatra

Globe Theatre
For the first time in ten years, Shakespeare’s epic story of love, duty, and power unfolds in the Globe Theatre in a ground-breaking bilingual production using Spoken English and British Sign Language. Blanche McIntyre directs with Charlotte Arrowsmith as Associate Director.
Summer 2024
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The Comedy of Errors

Globe Theatre
Our ★★★★ production of Shakespeare’s hilarious tale of long-lost siblings and mistaken identities triumphantly returns to the Globe this summer. Globe Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes and 2023 Globe Resident Associate Director Naeem Hayat co-direct.
Summer 2024
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Princess Essex

Globe Theatre
Discover the world of Edwardian seaside beauty pageants in the Globe Theatre this summer in a fast-paced, music-filled new play by Anne Odeke celebrating unapologetic authenticity. Robin Belfied directs.
Summer 2024
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Shakespeare’s Globe Story & Tour

Globe Theatre
This unique experience includes access to our brand-new walk-through exhibition space – bringing 400 years of thrilling history to life – and a guided tour of the Globe Theatre itself.
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MAY HALF TERM

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Storytelling: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Bankside
An interactive, fun and charming storytelling of Shakespeare's hilarious tale of love and magic. Recommended for ages 5–12 and their families.
Family Events
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Macbeth: 5 – 8 years Family Workshop

Bankside
Explore the gloriously spooky Macbeth together as a family in this fun and practical workshop.
Family Events
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Family Workshop: Romeo and Juliet 9-12 years

Bankside
Explore Shakespeare’s most famous love story together as a family in this fun and practical workshop.
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TEACHERS

Enhance your classroom skills with our CPD opportunities.

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YOUNG PEOPLE

Jump into theatre, acting, and literature at our interactive events.

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FAMILIES

Bring the whole family along to special events, shows and tours.

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ACCESS

Discover provisions for Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people.

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RESEARCH

Lend your voice to events in our world-leading Research programme.

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GUIDED TOURS

Our range of tours offer adventures for all interests, ages and availability.

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