No stranger to Shakespearean adaptations, the Globe has a history of offering a fresh take on classics. Its staging of Romeo and Juliet is no exception, bringing the widely beloved story of the star-crossed lovers to a Western setting, allowing for a much more dramatic, violent, and dynamic setting for the story.
An ancient feud between Verona's most influential families, the Capulets and the Montagues, casts a looming shadow over the town, as everyone from the elites to their children and servants spew hate at one another in the streets. Across enemy lines, however, there exist two hearts that find themselves intertwining into one - will the star-crossed lovers make it to one another across a bloody battlefield, or will the cycle of bloodshed bring them to their early graves?
Show timings for Romeo and Juliet may vary every week. You can check the show timings for your preferred date at the next stage of booking.
Shakespeare's Globe, named in honor of one of the greatest playwrights to ever live, has operated for centuries since its construction by Shakespeare's acting company, the Lord Chamberlain's Men, in 1599. After several disasters and reconstructions, the theater still stands, albeit about 230 meters from its original site. It continues to stage a variety of productions, including modern adaptations of Shakespeare's best works.
The Shakespeare's Globe seating plan will help you find the best seats in the theater.
Available facilities: Restrooms, baby changing facilities, gift shop, theater tours
Accessibility: Limited disabled parking spots, level access, sensory adapted and relaxed performances, accessible seating options, audiovisual assistance, guide dogs allowed, adapted toilets
The show is fantastic—brilliant! It’s the best show I’ve ever seen! The power of the lines, the expression, the tension, the costumes, the music, the engagement with the audience—everything was absolutely jaw-droppingly good! I never thought I would ever cry over Shakespeare, especially since Romeo and Juliet has never been my favorite. But this performance changed everything. I will definitely recommend it to all my family, friends, and students. I absolutely loved it!
The performance was well executed and the actors made the unusual setting work with wit and great delivery of the original texts.
Actress and music were lovely and very professional. I felt like in original Shakespeare's theatre. The experience was very unique (performance and place).
The experience was of this unique theatre and performance. Actors and music were brilliant, very professional and lovely. I felt like in the original Shakespeare's theater.
The actors were lovely and very professional. I saw moments where something could go wrong but they managed to let it seem like a natural part of the play
Standing tickets start at £5 and seated tickets start at £25. The cost of the tickets will vary depending on the type of tickets or seats you choose.
The venue does not have any age restrictions and welcomes patrons of all ages. This play contains scenes of physical violence, gunfire and weapons, and depictions of suicide. Viewer discretion is advised.
The show is playing at Shakespeare's Globe in London.
d Juliet tells the story of two star-crossed lovers from feuding families who risk it all for what their hearts desire.