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Discover political thrillers, candlelit classics, bold new plays and epic family adventures in 2026/2027

Julius Caesar. The interior of a wooden playhouse bathed in a red light.

Julius Caesar

Take your place as a citizen of Rome, and experience Shakespeare’s epic thriller Julius Caesar in the intimate, candlelit setting of the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. 
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Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Two people hold a wooden puppet above their heads. The puppet wears a gold jacket with a white collar and is waving one hand in the air.

Pinocchio

Following its smash-hit premiere in 2025, our ★★★★★ ‘beautiful new musical brimming with fun and magic’ (WhatsOnStage) returns in winter 2026.
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The animals come to the table by Timberlake Wertenbaker. A white and blue megaphone lies on a wooden stage. Dark wooden doors are open in the background, revealing a lighter wooden panel.

The Animals Come to the Table

The world premiere of a bold new play from one of the UK’s leading playwrights, Timberlake Wertenbaker, written for the candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
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Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
The Seagull by Anton Chekov in a new translation by Rory Mullarkey. In a wooden room, clothes hang on a rail beside a black spotlight. Headphones are also hanging on one of the walls.

The Seagull

Caroline Steinbeis and Rory Mullarkey (Three Sisters) reunite for Anton Chekhov’s timeless story of ambition, ego and desire in the candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
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Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
King John by William Shakespeare. Ripped and rumpled graphic posters of medieval Kings are stuck up on black, wooden-panelled doors covered in intricate gold lining.

King John

Experience Shakespeare’s rarely performed masterpiece King John in the intimate, candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, directed by Jaz Woodcock-Stewart.   
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Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

FAMILIES AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Join us this October half-term for spooky tours, interactive shows and practical workshops for all the family

A family laughing together in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

FAMILIES

Designed for children and their adults to enjoy together as a family.

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Young people on the stage of a wooden theatre. Some are sitting and some are standing, holding scripts.

YOUNG PEOPLE

Offering young people aged 12-19 the opportunity to learn new skills and have fun independently.

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A woman in a hijab speaks on the Sam Wanamaker stage while a full audience looks on. Red, white and yellow graphic motifs overlay the image.
A woman in a hijab speaks on the Sam Wanamaker stage while a full audience looks on. Red, white and yellow graphic motifs overlay the image. Pale-yellow text at the bottom left of the screen reads 'SHAKESPEARE & RACE RESTIVAL'.

Shakespeare and Race: The Future We Make

Throughout October, our Shakespeare and Race Festival celebrates the creativity and innovation of artists, researchers and young people of the global majority through brand-new performances, scholarly talks and more.

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Our full range of tours offers adventures for all interests and ages

Small group on a tour of Shakespeare's Globe. Caption reads "Globe Theatre Guided Tour"

Globe Theatre Guided Tour

This unique experience brings to life 400 years of history and transports you back to Shakespeare’s London with a guided tour of the Globe Theatre.
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Globe Theatre

Heaven to Hell Tour

Become a Member (from £5 a month) to unlock our backstage tours. Guided by an experienced production team member, view the thatched roof up close, walk the stage, and venture into the Globe's hidden depths.
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Globe Theatre

Shakespeare's Walking Tour

This unique experience includes a walking tour of Bankside, London’s original theatre district bringing 400 years of thrilling history to life.
Guided Tours
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ACTORS & CREATIVES

Join the Studio for access to our exclusive courses.

ACTORS & CREATIVES

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SCHOOLS & TEACHERS

Bring Shakespeare to life for your class.

SCHOOLS & TEACHERS

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YOUNG PEOPLE

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

YOUNG PEOPLE

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A family sat in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse laughing at the stage.

FAMILIES

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

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GLOBE PLAYER

Experience Shakespeare’s Globe productions at any time.

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Dr Will Tosh leading a research event in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.

RESEARCH

Deep dive with study days, talks and research events for all.

RESEARCH

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People stood in front of the Globe Stage, on a guided tour

GUIDED TOURS

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

GUIDED TOURS

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THE GLOBE TALKS

Hear from artists, scholars, and industry-leading experts.

THE GLOBE TALKS

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