Family Events

Introduce the family to Shakespeare with activities created especially for younger audiences. From shows and storytelling sessions to workshops and family tours, there’s something for all ages to enjoy.

Workshops

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The Tempest: Family Workshop 5 – 8 years

Bankside
Bring Shakespeare’s The Tempest to life in this fun and practical workshop for children aged 5 – 8 and their families.
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Macbeth: 9 – 11 years Family Workshop

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

Bankside
A fun and practical workshop for children aged 9–12 and their families that brings to life the strange and wonderful world of Shakespeare's The Tempest.
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Twelfth Night: Family Workshop (5-8 Years)

Bankside
Bring Shakespeare's whirlwind comedy of love and confusion Twelfth Night to life in this fun and practical Family Workshop. Aimed at children aged 5–8 and their grown-ups.
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Macbeth: 5 – 8 years Family Workshop

Bankside
Join this gloriously spooky, fun and practical workshop exploring Macbeth, designed for children aged 5-8 and their families.
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The Comedy of Errors: Family Workshop (5-8 Years)

Bankside
Explore the mistaken identities and hilarious mishaps of The Comedy of Errors in this fun and practical Family Workshop. Aimed at children aged 5-8 and their grown-ups.
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The Comedy of Errors: Family Workshop (9-12 Years)

Bankside
Bring Shakespeare’s hilarious tale of mistaken identities, The Comedy of Errors, to life in this fun and practical Family Workshop, designed for children aged 9–12 and their grown-ups.
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Macbeth: Onstage Family Workshop (9-11 years)

Bring Macbeth to life in this fun and practical workshop on one of our unique stages. This workshop is for young people aged 9-11 and their grown-ups.
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Storytellings

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The Comedy of Errors: Family Storytelling

Bankside
Hurtle through the chaotic consequences of a terrible shipwreck in this Family Storytelling performance of Shakespeare’s tale of long-lost siblings and mistaken identity.
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Macbeth: Family Storytelling

Bankside
Come with us as we sweep you through the hurly-burly of Macbeth in a gloriously spooky and bloody storytelling set in medieval Scotland. For ages 5–12 and their families.
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The Tempest: Family Storytelling

Bankside
Gather the family for an interactive, fun and insightful Storytelling of The Tempest, led by a professional actor, in a 60-minute version of Shakespeare's story.
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Tours & Demonstrations

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Elizabethan Costume Demonstration

Bankside
An entertaining, interactive demonstration of the fashions and fashion faux pas of Shakespeare's world. Includes the chance to try clothes on yourself. Suitable for all ages.
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Family Sword Fighting Demonstration

Bankside
The Globe's expert Fight Team bring Early Modern stage combat to life, with the chance to handle the weapons yourself!
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Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour

Bankside
This special family-friendly, spooky guided tour of the Globe Theatre brings to life the ghosts, spirits and scary happenings of Shakespeare’s most chilling plays.
Guided Tours
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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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CPD: Teaching Macbeth at KS4: In Person or Online

Bankside
Join this interactive session to enhance your classroom teaching of Shakespeare’s epic tragedy at Key Stage 4. This is a hybrid event – choose to attend in-person at Shakespeare’s Globe or online via Zoom.
Teacher Training
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Cymbeline

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Secrets and lies. It’s human nature.

A secret marriage changes the course of two ancient kingdoms. For the first time in ten years, see Cymbeline, Shakespeare’s late, tragic comedy of love and rebellion, in the candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Director Jennifer Tang makes her Globe directorial debut.
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Twilight Walking Tour

Bankside
Explore the Bankside area and be transported back to London's 'Kingdom of Night' and discover Shakespeare's fascination with the dark.
Guided Tours
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Young Actors

Check out our Young Actors courses for young performers. These lively, practical courses are designed to bring Shakespeare to life in new, exciting ways.

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Young Actors Short Course (8–10 years)

Bankside
A lively and practical course designed to bring Shakespeare to life in new, exciting ways. For young performers aged 8–10.
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Young Actors Short Course (11-13 years)

Bankside
A lively and practical course designed to bring Shakespeare to life in new, exciting ways. For young performers aged 11–13.
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During performances, prams are not permitted in the auditorium. Worn baby slings and carriers are welcome. We are happy to store prams and buggies during your visit, but please be aware that they will be unattended and left at your risk.