Shakespeare in London

Much Ado About Nothing | Globe

Shakespeare Globe’s summer 2022 season — the 25th anniversary season — kicks off with a new production of Much Ado About Nothing. Much Ado About Nothing tickets are now available on London Theatre. The Much Ado About Nothing play in London will follow the same plot as previous iterations of the original Shakespeare story. Much Ado About Nothing sees a soldier named Claudio recover after battling in a fierce conflict. Now, there’s another battle on his mind and in his heart — the battle for his love Hero. At the same time, Claudio’s friend Benedick is also in their own predicament, evading affection and accidentally finding his life partner in Beatrice. However, for this Much Ado About Nothing, the battle of the sexes will be amplified up to new levels. Get ready to explore Shakespeare’s tale of jealousy, love, and self-discovery in a new light. Much Ado About Nothing is often staged in London. This summer, it’s down to director Lucy Bailey to put her own spin on the centuries-old story. Lucy Bailey returns to the Globe to direct, following previous shows such as Titus Andronicus in 2014 and Macbeth in 2010. However, Bailey’s no stranger to West End plays. Down the road, Witness for the Prosecution which she directed is at London County Hall. The Globe Ensemble will star in Much Ado About Nothing at Shakespeare’s Globe, which runs on selected dates from April to October 2022. Much Ado About Nothing begins the summer 2022 season at Shakespeare’s Globe. Discover all the plays in the 2022 season.. Tickets to Much Ado About Nothing are available now. Book your Much Ado About Nothing tickets on London Theatre today.

Julius Caesar | Globe

Julius Caesar is at Shakespeare’s Globe in summer 2022 as part of the 25th anniversary season. Julius Caesar tickets are available on London Theatre now. Julius Caesar ruled over the Roman Empire for two years, but his legacy on the course of Roman history, and how we view dictators, is considerable. So much so, nearly 1600 years after Caesar ruled Rome, William Shakespeare wrote a history play all about the Roman dictator’s life. The Julius Caesar play hones in on Cassius and Brutus, two Roman politicians who conspire against their leader in the hopes of starting a new life. They believe Caesar poses a threat to their country and indeed the world, so there’s only one way to get rid of him — assassination. Shakespeare wrote Julius Caesar in 1599, but the play’s rhetoric holds a stark relevance to how a general public views ruling parties. Diane Page directs Julius Caesar in London for a modern-day audience, bringing a sense of revolution and cunning to the play. But when you watch Julius Caesar on stage, you’ll realise just how similar Ancient Rome and 21st-century Britain are. Julius Caesar is part of Shakespeare’s Globe 25th anniversary season. The season includes Much Ado About Nothing, Henry VIII, King Lear, The Tempest and Joan, a new play about Joan of Arc. Tickets to Julius Caesar are available now. Book your Julius Caesar tickets on London Theatre today.

Henry VIII | Globe

See how the Tudor monarch impacted England and the world in Henry VIII at Shakespeare’s Globe in summer 2022. Henry VIII tickets are available now on London Theatre. As expected, the Henry VIII play centres on the life of the infamous titular Tudor monarch. He's arguably one of Britain's most famous rulers, but he had a challenging reign. It took him three wives before he finally had a much-desired male heir — Jane Seymour gave birth to Edward, who would become Edward VI, but died in childbirth. Plus he was part of creating the Church of England, a new religion in order to split from his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. Too often, Tudor history focuses solely on Henry VIII, but what did the women think of his decisions? In Henry VIII London performances, Henry's wives fight for justice and change in a paternalistic world where speaking out is unheard of. William Shakespeare and John Fletcher co-wrote Henry VIII in the early 1600s, just 70 years after the Tudor monarch passed. Now with centuries worth of reflection and a historical paradigm shift where the history of women and marginalised groups is closely interrogated, discover Shakespeare’s exploration of power and lineage with a female perspective. Telling Henry VIII’s story has proved pretty popular in the West End in recent years. The Tudor history musical Six is currently at the Vaudeville Theatre, and continues its reign over London. Now the monarch will be in London this summer, so don’t miss his rule. Henry VIII is part of Shakespeare’s Globe 25th anniversary season. The season includes Much Ado About Nothing, Julius Caesar, King Lear, The Tempest and Joan, a new play about Joan of Arc. Find out more about the Shakespeare’s Globe season. Tickets to Henry VIII are available now. Book your Henry VIII tickets on London Theatre today.

King Lear | Globe

Kathryn Hunter reprises her acclaimed performance in Shakespeare’s King Lear at the Globe as part of the Southbank theatre’s 25th anniversary season. King Lear tickets are available on London Theatre now. The King Lear play follows a dramatic family feud which spirals out of control. But decisions made between a father and his children won't just affect their relationships. Their conversations could change the world. As King Lear gives up his empire, he divides it amongst his daughters and claims the one who loves him the most will be rewarded with more land. But how do you measure a qualitative state? Expectedly, chaos ensues, and the balance of power shifts in unexpected ways. William Shakespeare’s King Lear play is often performed worldwide, including a notable 2018 production of King Lear starring Ian McKellen. But for this production, the King Lear character is turned on its head, as a woman steps into the lead role. The seemingly shapeshifting actor Kathryn Hunter reprises the monarch role, a role she first played in 1997, 25 years ago. Hunter’s joined by Shakespeare’s Globe artistic director Michelle Terry as Cordelia and the Fool. King Lear in London reunites Hunter with director Helena Kaut-Howson, co-founder of theatre company Complicité and Marcello Magni. You’d be a fool to miss King Lear in London this summer. Experience King Lear in the home of Shakespeare in Britain. Tickets to King Lear are available now. Book your King Lear tickets on London Theatre today.

The Tempest - Globe 2021 Tickets

Inspired by Elizabethan reports of the West Indies in the 16th century and imbued with a spirit of magic and superstition, The Tempest is Shakespeare's tumultuous play of betrayal, love and forgiveness, at Shakespeare's Globe in 2022.Set on a remote and mysterious desert island, a banished father must relinquish control and release his daughter in order for her, and for him, to grow, love and understand this brave new world. With enchantments and treachery at every turn, will anyone ever escape?#TheTempest'Be not afeard, the isle is full of noises, Sounds, and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.'— Act III, scene 2Important InformationWhen attending a performance in one of our theatres, you will be asked to arrive and queue at either the main foyer on New Globe Walk or the Groundling Gates on Bankside (opposite the river) at a specified time slot.Instructions for where you should go and your time slot will be on your e-tickets and sent to you in a pre-visit email. On arrival you will be asked to do a temperature check before entering the building.The venue is contactless. When you arrive, show your booking reference on a device. We will only accept contactless payments, including Apple Pay. Cash not accepted.Those over the age of 11 must wear a face covering for the duration of their visit to the Globe Theatre, unless they are exempt.We encourage a 1.5m social distance between people at all times - this is enforced by staff and visible floor markers.Please follow any one-way or other directional signage that we have put in place for your safety.We have hand sanitiser stations located across our site. We also have enhanced cleaning, including toilets

Midsummer Mechanicals | Globe

I, Joan | Globe

A cry for courage erupts in the Globe Theatre this Summer with the premiere of Joan, a powerful new play uncovering the unlikely hero behind the legend.