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.

TELLING TALES

Join award-winning children’s authors, poets, illustrators and historians for our brand-new, interactive family event series. Events include Q&A sessions, creative writing opportunities and even some live drawing!

AUTUMN ACTIVITIES

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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Workshops

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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.
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Macbeth: 9 – 12 years Family Workshop

Bankside
Explore the gloriously spooky Macbeth together as a family in this fun and practical workshop.
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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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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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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.
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Pride Guided Tour

Bankside
Step inside our iconic wooden ‘O’ for a special tour that brings to life the queer characters and stories from Shakespeare's life and writing, and Elizabethan London.
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'All's Well That Ends Well' show artwork depicts a woman in a green suit sitting at a small circular table with stacks of playing cards and a single lit candle. She holds four cards, all Queen of Hearts. The card nearest the candle begins to burn. At the top left of the image, white block-text reads ‘ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL’.

All's Well That Ends Well

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Who said you had to play by the rules?

When Helen cures the dying King, he grants her one wish: to choose any man she wants for her husband. Rejected by the man she’s always loved, Helen sets out to get him, by whatever means necessary. Chelsea Walker makes her Globe directorial debut with Shakespeare’s ruthless thriller.
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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.
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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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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.