YOUNG PEOPLE

Our events for young people are perfect for aspiring actors and academics, and everyone in between. They offer the opportunity for young people to develop their skills, explore the power of storytelling and work with expert Globe practitioners.

SHORT COURSES

Develop your skills in these interactive courses designed especially for aspiring actors.

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Young Actors Short Course (8–10 years)

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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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Young Actors Summer Short Course (14-16 years)

Bankside
Receive hands-on instruction from Globe actors to explore Shakespeare in an exciting way through lively workshops and practical activities. Designed for young performers, this course provides an active, creative learning experience to bring Shakespeare to life in a new way.
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Young Actors Summer Short Course (17-19 years)

Bankside
Receive hands-on instruction from Globe actors to explore Shakespeare in an exciting way through lively workshops and practical activities. Designed for young performers, this course provides an active, creative learning experience to bring Shakespeare to life in a new way.
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WORKSHOPS 12+ YEARS

Explore Shakespeare in new ways using a range of exciting activities and games.

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Macbeth: On Stage Workshop (12-14 years)

Bring Macbeth to life in a practical and interactive workshop taking place on one of our stages. Designed for ages 12–14 with an interest in drama or literature.
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Romeo and Juliet: Workshop (12-16 years)

Bankside
A practical workshop on Shakespeare’s tragedy for young people aged 12–16 interested in drama and theatre, or to accompany GCSE English Literature studies.
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Macbeth: Workshop (12-16 Years)

Bankside
Bring Macbeth to life in this practical and interactive workshop designed for 12-16 year olds. Ideal for young people with an interest in drama or literature.
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WORKSHOPS 14+ YEARS

Enjoy one of our practical and interactive workshops, ideal for those with an interest in theatre or literature.

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Hamlet: Workshop (17-19 years)

Bankside
Delve into Hamlet in this practical workshop for those aged 17-19. Explore the key themes of the play that contains some of Shakespeare’s best-known speeches.
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Othello: Workshop (14-18 Years)

Bankside
Develop a fresh understanding of Shakespeare's blistering tragedy in this practical workshop for ages 14-18.
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GCSE & A-LEVEL BOOSTS

Jump into an interactive workshop to help with your studies.

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Romeo and Juliet: GCSE Boost

Bankside
Bring your study of Shakespeare’s tragedy, Romeo and Juliet, to life in this practical GCSE Boost designed for ages 14–16, who are already familiar with the play.
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Macbeth: GCSE Introductory Boost

Bankside
Bring your study of Shakespeare’s bloody tragedy Macbeth to life in this practical GCSE Boost day designed for ages 13–15, who may not be familiar with the play.
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Macbeth: GCSE Revision Boost

Bankside
Supercharge your revision of Shakespeare’s bloody tragedy Macbeth in this practical GCSE Boost day designed for ages 14–16, who have already studied the play.
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Othello: A Level Boost

Bankside
Jump into an interactive A Level Boost led by an expert practitioner and explore Shakespeare’s Othello using an anti-racist lens. Designed for those aged 16-18.
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The Merchant of Venice: GCSE Boost

Bankside
Bring your studies of Shakespeare’s complex and challenging play to life in this practical GCSE Boost for ages 14–16. This is an in-person event hosted at Shakespeare’s Globe.
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SHOWS & TOURS

Experience the wonders of Shakespeare.

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Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank: Macbeth

Globe Theatre
A daring new 90-minute version of Shakespeare’s tale of tyranny and ambition, created especially for young people. When three women predict soldier Macbeth’s future, he decides to fulfil their prophecy and seize control of the nation, but at a terrible cost.
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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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YOUTH THEATRE

The Globe’s Youth Theatre is a weekly training programme for young performers hungry to engage with acting and performance

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FAMILY EVENTS

Introduce the family to Shakespeare with activities created especially for younger audiences, there’s something for all ages to enjoy.

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Hamlet: Workshop (17-19 years)

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Delve into Hamlet in this practical workshop for those aged 17-19. Explore the key themes of the play that contains some of Shakespeare’s best-known speeches.
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Othello: A Level Boost

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Jump into an interactive A Level Boost led by an expert practitioner and explore Shakespeare’s Othello using an anti-racist lens. Designed for those aged 16-18.
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Macbeth: GCSE Introductory Boost

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Bring your study of Shakespeare’s bloody tragedy Macbeth to life in this practical GCSE Boost day designed for ages 13–15, who may not be familiar with the play.
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