Sword Fighting Demonstration
Join a Sword Fighting Demonstration and watch as Early Modern stage combat comes to life. Includes a photo opportunity for you to handle the weapons yourself!
What’s the difference between a rapier and a smallsword?
How often would you have seen a weapon in Shakespeare’s London?
Did the fights on Shakespeare’s stage look like the fights people saw on the mean streets of 16th century London?
Come and find out the answers to these questions and more at one of our thrilling demonstrations, given by our expert Globe Fight Team.
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TICKETS
£12
This event is on-site
Running time is approximately 45 minutes
Terms and conditions
Child and adult tickets are the same price.
All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
A £2.50 transaction fee per order applies online
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