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Summer 2025
This summer season brings family‑oriented fun with a spooky twist at Shakespeare’s Globe:
Rough Magic
- 📝 About: An Olivier-nominated, wildly entertaining family musical featuring the Weird Sisters in a comically magical take on Macbeth. Recommended for ages 5+ and all ages beyond.
- 📅 Dates: 22 July – 23 August 2025
- ⏰ Time: Multiple performance times (e.g. 11am, 1:30pm, 3pm – see venue schedule)
- 📍 Venue: Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Bankside
Family workshop – Macbeth (9–11 years)
- 📝 About: A practical Globe theatre workshop session where children aged 9–11 and their families explore Macbeth through drama games, role‑play, and thematic exploration led by Globe practitioners.
- 📅 Dates: 30 July – 1 November 2025
- ⏰ Time: Sessions approx. 60 minutes at varied times (generally weekday and weekend slots)
- 📍 Venue: Rehearsal rooms, Bankside (meet in main foyer)
Workshops for 5–8 years
Macbeth (5–8 years)
- 📝 About: A fun Globe theatre workshop introducing Macbeth through interactive storytelling, movement, and drama games for children aged 5–8 with their families.
- 📅 Dates: 30 July – 1 November 2025
- ⏰ Time: About 60 minutes per session; scheduled slots throughout the season
- 📍 Venue: Rehearsal rooms, Bankside (meet in main foyer)
The Tempest (5–8 years)
- 📝 About: An imaginative workshop bringing The Tempest to life through creative play, role‑play, and storytelling for young families.
- 📅 Dates: 26 – 30 October 2025
- ⏰ Time: Multiple morning and early‑afternoon sessions (e.g. 11 AM and 2 PM)
- 📍 Venue: Rehearsal rooms, Bankside
Twelfth Night: Family workshop
- 📝 About: Enjoy a fun and practical workshop introducing Shakespeare’s comedy Twelfth Night through improv, role-play, and games, designed for children aged 5–8 with their grown-ups.
- 📅 Dates: 27 – 29 October 2025
- ⏰ Time: Approximately 60 minutes; multiple morning/early afternoon sessions
- 📍 Venue: Rehearsal rooms, Bankside (main foyer)
Pinocchio: Puppetry and drama workshop (5–8 years)
- 📝 About: A magical session using puppetry, storytelling and drama to explore Pinocchio’s world, led by a Globe practitioner.
- 📅 Dates: 29 November – 20 December 2025
- ⏰ Time: Approx. 1 hour per session; multiple weekday and weekend slots
- 📍 Venue: Rehearsal studios, Bankside (main foyer)
Workshops for 9–11 years
Family storytelling
Macbeth family storytelling
- 📝 About: A theatrical storytelling experience of Macbeth in medieval Scotland, performed live by Globe practitioners.
- 📅 Dates: 31 October – 1 November 2025
- ⏰ Time: Around 60 minutes (timings vary)
- 📍 Venue: Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Bankside
Short courses
Young actors short course (8–10 years)
- 📝 About: A week-long programme with acting games, theatre exercises, and a final showcase for budding young performers.
- 📅 Dates: 4 August 2025 – 16 February 2026
- ⏰ Time: Weekly sessions (1–2 hours each)
- 📍 Venue: Rehearsal rooms, Bankside
Author events
Telling Tales with Michael Rosen
- 📝 About: A lively poetry and storytelling session with Michael Rosen, featuring audience interaction and laughs for all ages.
- 📅 Dates: October Half-Term 2025
- ⏰ Time: Likely morning or early afternoon (1-day event)
- 📍 Venue: Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Bankside
Telling Tales with Piers Torday
- 📝 About: Join award-winning author Piers Torday for a story-packed reading session during the Half-Term season.
- 📅 Dates: October Half-Term 2025
- ⏰ Time: Likely afternoon (1-day event)
- 📍 Venue: Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Bankside
Writing Tales with Shelina Janmohamed
- 📝 About: Explore writing and personal storytelling with author Shelina Janmohamed in this creative family session.
- 📅 Dates: October Half-Term 2025
- ⏰ Time: Midday session (~60 minutes)
- 📍 Venue: Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Bankside
Telling Tales with Joseph Coelho
- 📝 About: An inspiring family session of poetry and performance with Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho.
- 📅 Dates: October Half-Term 2025
- ⏰ Time: Likely in the afternoon (approx. 1 hour)
- 📍 Venue: Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Bankside
Tours & demonstrations
Ghosts & Ghouls family tour
- 📝 About: A guided journey through the Globe Theatre and exhibition, sharing ghost stories, legends and eerie theatre lore.
- 📅 Dates: 9 August 2025 – 11 April 2026
- ⏰ Time: Weekend and holiday slots (60 minutes)
- 📍 Venue: Globe Theatre & exhibition space, Bankside
Family sword fighting demonstration
- 📝 About: Watch (and try!) historic stage combat with replica weapons in this exciting Globe demonstration.
- 📅 Dates: 26 July 2025 – 4 January 2026
- ⏰ Time: 45-minute sessions; multiple time slots
- 📍 Venue: Main foyer (or backstage area), Bankside
Frequently asked questions about Shakespeare’s Globe events
Can I book tickets just for the events without a general admission ticket?
Yes, these Shakespeare's Globe events for families and kids are ticketed separately and do not require a standard performance ticket.
Where do I book tickets to the events at the Globe?
All family events and Globe theatre workshops can be booked online via the Globe’s official “What’s On” or “Family Events” pages or by phone.
Is there an age or seating limit for the events?
Workshops are tailored to specific age bands, for example, 5–8 or 9–11 years, and a ticket‑holding adult must accompany all attendees under 18.
What kind of experience will my child get in these workshops or tours?
Expect playful, practical sessions led by Globe practitioners: acting games, storytelling, language exploration and sometimes prop use. These bring Shakespeare’s characters to life in immersive ways.
What happens if an event is cancelled after ticket purchase?
You will be issued a refund, or the event will be rescheduled. Visitors should check the cancellation policy at the time of booking, generally, cancellations are notified via email with options for refund or exchange.
