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Globe Theatre London What’s On 2024

MARCH
Thursday 7
Romeo and Juliet
Tuesday 19
7.00pm Romeo and Juliet
Thursday 28
2.00pm Romeo and Juliet
Friday 29
7.00pm Romeo and Juliet
Saturday 30
2.00pm Romeo and Juliet
7.00pm Romeo and Juliet

APRIL
Tuesday 2
2.00pm Romeo and Juliet
Wednesday 3
2.00pm Romeo and Juliet
7.00pm Romeo and Juliet
Thursday 4
2.00pm Romeo and Juliet
Friday 5
2.00pm Romeo and Juliet
Saturday 6
2.00pm Romeo and Juliet
7.00pm Romeo and Juliet
Tuesday 9
2.00pm Romeo and Juliet
Wednesday 10
2.00pm Romeo and Juliet
7.00pm Romeo and Juliet
Thursday 11
2.00pm Romeo and Juliet
Friday 12
7.00pm Romeo and Juliet
Saturday 13
2.00pm Romeo and Juliet
7.00pm Romeo and Juliet
Thursday 25
7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Friday 26
7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Saturday 27
7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Monday 29
7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Tuesday 30
7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing

MAY
Wednesday 1
7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Thursday 2
2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Friday 3
7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Saturday 4
7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Thursday 9
7.30pm Richard III
Friday 10
7.30pm Richard III
Saturday 11
7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Sunday 12
1.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
6.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Monday 13
7.30pm Richard III
Tuesday 14
7.30pm Richard III
Wednesday 15
2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
7.30pm Richard III
Thursday 16
2.00pm Richard III
7.00pm Read Not Dead:
The English Moor
7.30pm Richard III
Friday 17
2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Saturday 18
12.00pm Study Day: Much Ado
About Nothing
2.00pm Richard III
7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Sunday 19
1.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
6.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Monday 20
7.30pm Richard III
Tuesday 21
2.00pm Richard III
7.30pm Richard III
Wednesday 22
2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Thursday 23
2.00pm Much Ado…
7.30pm Richard III
Friday 24
2.00pm Richard III
7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Saturday 25
2.00pm Much Ado…
7.30pm Richard III
Sunday 26
1.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
6.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Monday 27
7.30pm Richard III
Tuesday 28
Young Actors Short Courses
begin (8–10 and 11–13)
2.00pm Richard III
7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Wednesday 29
2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Thursday 30
2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
7.30pm Richard III
Friday 31
2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing

JUNE
Saturday 1
2.00pm Richard III
7.30pm Richard III
Thursday 6
7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
Friday 7
7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
Saturday 8
2.00pm Richard III
7.30pm Richard III
Sunday 9
1.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
6.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Monday 10
7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
Tuesday 11
7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
Wednesday 12
2.00pm The Taming of the Shrew
7.30pm Much Ado…
Thursday 13
2.00pm The Taming of the Shrew
7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
Friday 14
2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
7.30pm Much Ado…
Saturday 15
2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
Sunday 16
1.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
6.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Monday 17
7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
Tuesday 18
2.00pm The Taming of the Shrew
7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
Wednesday 19
2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
7.30pm Richard III
Thursday 20
2.00pm Richard III
7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Friday 21
2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
7.30pm Richard III
Saturday 22
2.00pm Richard III
7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Sunday 23
1.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
6.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Monday 24
7.30pm Richard III
Tuesday 25
2.00pm Richard III
7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Wednesday 26
12.00pm Study Day: The Taming
of the Shrew
2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
7.30pm The Taming of…
Thursday 27
2.00pm The Taming of the Shrew
7.30pm Richard III
Friday 28
2.00pm Richard III
7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
11.59pm The Taming of… ƒ
Saturday 29
2.00pm Richard III
7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Sunday 30
1.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
6.30pm Much Ado About Nothing

JULY
Monday 1
7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
Tuesday 2
2.00pm The Taming of the Shrew
7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
Wednesday 3
2.00pm The Taming of the Shrew
7.30pm Richard III
Thursday 4
2.00pm Richard III
7.30pm Richard III
Friday 5
2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Saturday 6
2.00pm Richard III
7.30pm Richard III
Sunday 7
1.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
6.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Monday 8
7.30pm The Taming of…
Tuesday 9
2.00pm The Taming of the Shrew
6.30pm Shakespeare’s Many
Queer Lives
7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
Wednesday 10
2.00pm The Taming of the Shrew
7.30pm Richard III
Thursday 11
2.00pm Richard III
6.00pm Research in Action:
Marlowe in Repertory
7.30pm The Taming of…
Friday 12
2.00pm The Taming of the Shrew
7.30pm Richard III
Saturday 13
2.00pm Richard III
7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Sunday 14
1.00pm Much Ado…
6.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Monday 15
7.30pm Richard III
Tuesday 16
2.00pm Richard III
7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Wednesday 17
2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
Thursday 18
2.00pm The Taming of the Shrew
7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
Friday 19
2.00pm The Taming of the Shrew
7.30pm Richard III
Saturday 20
Macbeth Family Workshops begin
11.00am Rough Magic
2.00pm Richard III
3.00pm Rough Magic
7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Sunday 21
1.00pm Much Ado…
6.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Monday 22
7.30pm Richard III
Tuesday 23
2.00pm Richard III
3.00pm Rough Magic
7.30pm Richard III
Wednesday 24
1.30pm Rough Magic
2.00pm Richard III
7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Thursday 25
11.00am Rough Magic
2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
3.00pm Rough Magic
7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Friday 26
1.30pm Rough Magic
2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
7.30pm Richard III
Saturday 27
11.00am Rough Magic
2.00pm Richard III
3.00pm Rough Magic
7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Sunday 28
1.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
6.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Monday 29
Tuesday 30
1.30pm Rough Magic
Wednesday 31
11.00am Rough Magic
3.00pm Rough Magic
7.30pm Richard III

AUGUST
Thursday 1
1.30pm Rough Magic
7.30pm Richard III
Friday 2
3.00pm Rough Magic
7.30pm Richard III
Saturday 3
11.00am Rough Magic
12.00pm Study Day: Richard III
3.00pm Rough Magic
7.30pm Richard III
Sunday 4
6.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
Monday 5
7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Tuesday 6
1.30pm Rough Magic
7.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
Wednesday 7
1.30pm Rough Magic
7.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
Thursday 8
11.00am Rough Magic
3.00pm Rough Magic
7.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
Friday 9
2.00pm Antony and Cleopatra
3.00pm Rough Magic
7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Saturday 10
11.00am Rough Magic
2.00pm Much Ado…
3.00pm Rough Magic
7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Sunday 11
1.00pm Antony and Cleopatra
6.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
Monday 12
7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Tuesday 13
1.30pm Rough Magic
2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
7.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
Wednesday 14
11.00am Rough Magic
2.00pm Antony and Cleopatra
3.00pm Rough Magic
7.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
Thursday 15
1.30pm Rough Magic
2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
7.30pm Much Ado…
Friday 16
2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
3.00pm Rough Magic
7.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
Saturday 17
11.00am Rough Magic
2.00pm Antony and Cleopatra
3.00pm Rough Magic
7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
11.59pm Much Ado… ƒ
Monday 19
Young Actors Short Course and
Young Academics Short Course
(17–19) begin
Tuesday 20
3.00pm Rough Magic
Wednesday 21
1.30pm Rough Magic
7.30pm The Comedy of Errors
Thursday 22
11.00am Rough Magic
3.00pm Rough Magic
7.30pm The Comedy of Errors
Friday 23
1.30pm Rough Magic
2.00pm The Comedy of Errors
7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Saturday 24
11.00am Rough Magic
2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
3.00pm Rough Magic
7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
Sunday 25
1.00pm Antony and Cleopatra
6.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
Monday 26
7.30pm The Comedy of Errors
Tuesday 27
2.00pm The Comedy of Errors
7.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
Wednesday 28
2.00pm The Comedy of Errors
7.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
Thursday 29
2.00pm The Comedy of Errors
7.30pm The Comedy of Errors
Friday 30
2.00pm Antony and Cleopatra
7.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
Saturday 31
2.00pm The Comedy of Errors
7.30pm The Comedy of Errors

SEPTEMBER
Sunday 1
1.00pm Antony and…
6.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
Monday 2
7.30pm The Comedy of Errors
Tuesday 3
2.00pm The Comedy of…
7.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
Wednesday 4
2.00pm Antony and…
7.30pm The Comedy of…
Thursday 5
2.00pm The Comedy of Errors
7.30pm Antony and…
Friday 6
2.00pm Antony and Cleopatra
7.30pm The Comedy of Errors
11.59pm The Comedy of… ƒ
Saturday 7
12.00pm Study Day: Antony
and Cleopatra
2.00pm Antony and Cleopatra
7.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
Tuesday 10
7.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
Wednesday 11
7.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
Thursday 12
6.00pm Research in Action:
A Game at Chess at 400
7.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
Friday 13
7.30pm Princess Essex
Saturday 14
7.30pm Princess Essex
Sunday 15
1.00pm Antony and…
6.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
Monday 16
7.30pm Princess Essex
Tuesday 17
7.30pm Princess Essex
Wednesday 18
2.00pm Princess Essex
7.30pm The Comedy of…
Thursday 19
2.00pm Princess Essex
7.30pm Princess Essex
Friday 20
2.00pm The Comedy of Errors
7.30pm The Comedy of Errors
Saturday 21
2.00pm The Comedy of…
7.30pm Princess Essex
Sunday 22
1.00pm The Comedy of Errors
6.30pm The Comedy of Errors
Monday 23
7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
Tuesday 24
2.00pm The Taming of…
7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
Wednesday 25
2.00pm The Comedy of Errors
7.30pm The Comedy of Errors
Thursday 26
2.00pm The Taming of…
7.30pm The Comedy of Errors
Friday 27
2.00pm The Comedy of…
7.30pm Princess Essex
Saturday 28
2.00pm Princess Essex
7.30pm The Comedy of Errors
Sunday 29
1.00pm The Comedy of Errors
6.30pm The Comedy of Errors
Monday 30
7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew

OCTOBER
Tuesday 1
2.00pm The Taming of the Shrew
7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
Wednesday 2
2.00pm The Comedy of Errors
7.30pm The Comedy of Errors
Thursday 3
2.00pm The Comedy of Errors
7.30pm Princess Essex
Friday 4
2.00pm The Taming of the Shrew
7.30pm Princess Essex
Saturday 5
2.00pm Princess Essex
7.30pm The Comedy of Errors
Sunday 6
1.00pm The Comedy of Errors
6.30pm The Comedy of Errors
Monday 7
7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
Tuesday 8
2.00pm The Taming of the Shrew
7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
Wednesday 9
2.00pm The Taming of the Shrew
7.30pm The Comedy of Errors
Thursday 10
2.00pm The Comedy of Errors
7.30pm The Comedy of Errors
Friday 11
2.00pm The Comedy of Errors
7.30pm Princess Essex
Saturday 12
2.00pm The Comedy of Errors
7.30pm Princess Essex
Sunday 13
1.00pm The Comedy of…
6.30pm The Comedy of Errors
Monday 14
7.30pm The Taming of…
Tuesday 15
2.00pm The Taming of the Shrew
7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
Wednesday 16
2.00pm The Comedy of Errors
7.30pm The Comedy of…
Thursday 17
2.00pm The Comedy of Errors
7.30pm Princess Essex
Friday 18
2.00pm The Taming of…
7.30pm Princess Essex
Saturday 19
2.00pm The Comedy of…
7.30pm Princess Essex
Sunday 20
1.00pm The Comedy of Errors
6.30pm The Comedy of Errors
Monday 21
7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
Tuesday 22
2.00pm The Taming of the Shrew
7.30pm The Comedy of Errors
Wednesday 23
2.00pm The Comedy of Errors
7.30pm The Comedy of Errors
Thursday 24
2.00pm The Comedy of Errors
7.30pm Princess Essex
Friday 25
2.00pm The Comedy of Errors
7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
Saturday 26
2.00pm The Taming of…
7.30pm Princess Essex
Sunday 27
1.00pm The Comedy of Errors

Globe Theatre Tickets 2024 buy now

The Globe Theatre London buys for any sell-out performances. This open-air performance arena draws audiences from across the world and sells out every year. You can view our Globe Theater London Seating Chart to see where your seats are located.

Globe Theatre London Summer 2024

We obtain the best-reserved seats in the Middle and Upper Gallery protected from the elements but allowing you to comfortably take them at the moment.

These seats provide excellent vantage points of the stage at the Shakespeare’s Globe theater which is historically linked with William Shakespeare.

The Enduring Legacy of Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre

The Globe Theatre stands as a living testament to the enduring legacy of Shakespeare and his works. It’s a place where visitors can experience the enchantment of live theater and witness the potency of Shakespeare’s words in their original setting.

Nestled in the heart of London, this historic venue promises an unforgettable experience for both theatre enthusiasts and admirers of the Bard’s timeless works.

When you step into the Globe Theatre, you are transported back to the Elizabethan era, where Shakespeare’s plays first came to life. The open-air design, featuring a thatched roof and wooden beams, creates an intimate and immersive atmosphere that enhances the theatrical experience in a way like no other.

Whether you’re enamoured by the tragic romance of “Romeo and Juliet,” charmed by the wit and humour of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” or captivated by the political intrigue of “Macbeth,” the Globe Theatre offers a diverse selection of performances throughout the year. From traditional renditions to contemporary adaptations, there’s something to suit every taste.

Immerse yourself in the power of Shakespeare’s words, brought to life in the very place they were meant to be seen. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness the enchantment of live theatre at the iconic Globe Theatre.

Understanding the Significance of Shakespeare and His Works

Shakespeare’s plays stand as some of the most revered works in the English language. Translated into countless languages and still performed globally, they remain relevant due to their exploration of timeless, universal themes that resonate with the human experience.

Born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, Shakespeare embarked on his career as an actor and playwright in late 16th-century London. His prolific output of over 30 plays includes tragedies like “Romeo and Juliet,” “Hamlet,” and “Macbeth,” as well as comedies like “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “Twelfth Night,” and “Much Ado About Nothing.”

Shakespeare’s plays are celebrated for their poetic language, rich characters, and intricate themes that delve into the complexities of the human condition, both in its glory and tragedy. To this day, they continue to inspire and deeply move audiences.

The Unique Experience of Watching a Play at the Globe Theatre

Watching a performance at the Globe Theatre is an unparalleled experience, impossible to replicate elsewhere. This open-air venue with its thatched roof and wooden beams was designed to transport you back to the Elizabethan era.

Situated on the south bank of the River Thames in London, the Globe Theatre was originally constructed in 1599 by Shakespeare’s own theatre company, the Lord Chamberlain’s Men.

Although the original theatre met a fiery end in 1613 during a performance of “Henry VIII,” it was swiftly rebuilt the following year, remaining in use until 1642 when Puritans closed all theatres.

The modern Globe Theatre, erected in 1997 just a stone’s throw from the original site, mirrors its predecessor as closely as possible. With a seating capacity of 1,500 and a standing area in front of the stage, the venue strives to recreate the authentic Globe Theatre experience.

At the Globe Theatre, you’ll find yourself just a few feet from the actors, creating an intimate and engaging atmosphere. Audience participation is encouraged, allowing you to cheer, clap, and shout just as audiences did in Shakespeare’s time.

The Intricate Architecture and Design of the Globe Theatre

The Globe Theatre’s architecture and design are integral to its unique charm. This replica of the original Globe Theatre, constructed in 1599, was among the most remarkable theatres of its time.

The modern Globe Theatre, built in 1997, maintains fidelity to the original, with an open-air design, a capacity of 1,500, and a standing area in front of the stage, akin to the original Globe Theatre. The theatre, constructed from oak, retains a thatched roof, and its stage is a large wooden platform extending into the audience.

The pit area, where groundlings stand during the performance, is covered in gravel, effectively absorbing the sound of actors’ footsteps and facilitating audience movement.

The Globe Theatre, with its meticulous attention to architectural detail, transports visitors back to the Elizabethan era, offering a profound testament to Shakespeare’s enduring legacy.

Popular Shakespearean Plays Performed at the Globe Theatre

The Globe Theatre boasts a rich repertoire of Shakespearean plays, from traditional productions to modern adaptations. Among the most beloved are “Romeo and Juliet,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “Macbeth,” and “Hamlet.”

“Romeo and Juliet” stands as one of Shakespeare’s most iconic plays, narrating the tragic love story of two young individuals from feuding families. The play is renowned for its exquisite language, unforgettable characters, and heart-wrenching conclusion.

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” takes audiences on a whimsical journey, exploring themes of love, jealousy, and the supernatural. The play is celebrated for its enchanting and magical elements, featuring some of Shakespeare’s most memorable characters, including Puck, Titania, and Bottom.

“Macbeth” delves into the dark and brooding tale of a Scottish nobleman consumed by ambition and an insatiable thirst for power. The play is known for its sinister atmosphere, featuring some of Shakespeare’s most unforgettable characters, including Lady Macbeth and the enigmatic three witches.

“Hamlet,” perhaps Shakespeare’s most renowned work, follows the tale of a young prince haunted by his father’s ghost, wrestling with the task of avenging his death. The play is acclaimed for its intricate characters, eloquent language, and exploration of themes such as revenge, madness, and mortality.

Tips for Enjoying a Performance at the Globe Theatre

Attending a performance at the Globe Theatre is a distinctive and thrilling experience, though it can be overwhelming for first-time visitors. Here are some tips to ensure you make the most of your visit:

Dress for the weather: As the theatre is open-air, evenings can be chilly. Bring a jacket or sweater for comfort.
Wear comfortable shoes: The groundling area requires standing throughout the performance.
Arrive early: The groundlings area can get crowded, so arrive at least 30 minutes before the show begins.
Participate in the performance: Feel free to cheer, clap, and shout during the show, just as audiences did in Shakespeare’s time.
Show respect: Turn off your phone and avoid talking during the performance to maintain a respectful atmosphere.

Explore the Globe Theatre with a Behind-the-Scenes Tour

For those eager to delve deeper into the history and architecture of the Globe Theatre, a behind-the-scenes tour is the ideal choice. This guided journey offers insights into the theatre’s rich history, from its origins in the Elizabethan era to its contemporary reconstruction.

Discover the theatre’s construction, Shakespeare’s life and times, and the process of staging a play at the Globe Theatre. Explore backstage areas, including dressing rooms and the trapdoor leading to the stage.

Led by knowledgeable guides, this tour provides an enriching exploration of the Globe Theatre and a deeper appreciation of Shakespeare’s contributions.

Other Attractions and Events at the Globe Theatre

Beyond Shakespearean plays and behind-the-scenes tours, the Globe Theatre hosts a diverse array of attractions and events throughout the year, including:

– Music concerts
– Workshops and masterclasses
– Family events
– Literary events
– Film screenings
– Talks and lectures

With a continuous array of offerings, there’s always something happening at the Globe Theatre. Be sure to consult the schedule when planning your visit to make the most of your experience.

The Globe Theatre’s exceptional design, architecture, and immersive atmosphere make it a must-visit for all theatre lovers. Whether you appreciate Shakespeare’s tragedies, comedies, or histories, there’s something to captivate and enthral every theatregoer.

It is a modern reconstruction, with the ambience and essence of the original 1599 building. Secure your Globe Theatre tickets 2024 for this Shakespeare Theatre London now online or call our box office in the UK at 0203 070 3997

PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES

GLOBE THEATRE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE 2024

MARCH

• Thursday 7 Romeo and Juliet
• Tuesday 19
• 7.00pm Romeo and Juliet
• Thursday 28
• 2.00pm Romeo and Juliet
• Friday 29
• 7.00pm Romeo and Juliet
• Saturday 30
• 2.00pm Romeo and Juliet
• 7.00pm Romeo and Juliet

APRIL

• Tuesday 2
• 2.00pm Romeo and Juliet
• Wednesday 3
• 2.00pm Romeo and Juliet
• 7.00pm Romeo and Juliet
• Thursday 4
• 2.00pm Romeo and Juliet
• Friday 5
• 2.00pm Romeo and Juliet
• Saturday 6
• 2.00pm Romeo and Juliet
• 7.00pm Romeo and Juliet
• Tuesday 9
• 2.00pm Romeo and Juliet
• Wednesday 10
• 2.00pm Romeo and Juliet
• 7.00pm Romeo and Juliet
• Thursday 11
• 2.00pm Romeo and Juliet
• Friday 12
• 7.00pm Romeo and Juliet
• Saturday 13
• 2.00pm Romeo and Juliet
• 7.00pm Romeo and Juliet
• Thursday 25
• 7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Friday 26
• 7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Saturday 27
• 7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Monday 29
• 7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Tuesday 30
• 7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• MAY
• Wednesday 1
• 7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Thursday 2
• 2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
• 7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Friday 3
• 7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Saturday 4
• 7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Thursday 9
• 7.30pm Richard III
• Friday 10
• 7.30pm Richard III
• Saturday 11
• 7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Sunday 12
• 1.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
• 6.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Monday 13
• 7.30pm Richard III
• Tuesday 14
• 7.30pm Richard III
• Wednesday 15
• 2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
• 7.30pm Richard III
• Thursday 16
• 2.00pm Richard III
• 7.00pm Read Not Dead:
• The English Moor
• 7.30pm Richard III
• Friday 17
• 2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
• 7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Saturday 18
• 12.00pm Study Day: Much Ado
• About Nothing
• 2.00pm Richard III
• 7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Sunday 19
• 1.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
• 6.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Monday 20
• 7.30pm Richard III
• Tuesday 21
• 2.00pm Richard III
• 7.30pm Richard III
• Wednesday 22
• 2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
• 7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Thursday 23
• 2.00pm Much Ado…
• 7.30pm Richard III
• Friday 24
• 2.00pm Richard III
• 7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Saturday 25
• 2.00pm Much Ado…
• 7.30pm Richard III
• Sunday 26
• 1.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
• 6.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Monday 27
• 7.30pm Richard III
• Tuesday 28
• Young Actors Short Courses
• begin (8–10 and 11–13)
• 2.00pm Richard III
• 7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Wednesday 29
• 2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
• 7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Thursday 30
• 2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
• 7.30pm Richard III
• Friday 31
• 2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
• 7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• JUNE
• Saturday 1
• 2.00pm Richard III
• 7.30pm Richard III
• Thursday 6
• 7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
• Friday 7
• 7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
• Saturday 8
• 2.00pm Richard III
• 7.30pm Richard III
• Sunday 9
• 1.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
• 6.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Monday 10
• 7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
• Tuesday 11
• 7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
• Wednesday 12
• 2.00pm The Taming of the Shrew
• 7.30pm Much Ado…
• Thursday 13
• 2.00pm The Taming of the Shrew
• 7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
• Friday 14
• 2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
• 7.30pm Much Ado…
• Saturday 15
• 2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
• 7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
• Sunday 16
• 1.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
• 6.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Monday 17
• 7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
• Tuesday 18
• 2.00pm The Taming of the Shrew
• 7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
• Wednesday 19
• 2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
• 7.30pm Richard III
• Thursday 20
• 2.00pm Richard III
• 7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Friday 21
• 2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
• 7.30pm Richard III
• Saturday 22
• 2.00pm Richard III
• 7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Sunday 23
• 1.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
• 6.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Monday 24
• 7.30pm Richard III
• Tuesday 25
• 2.00pm Richard III
• 7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Wednesday 26
• 12.00pm Study Day: The Taming
• of the Shrew
• 2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
• 7.30pm The Taming of…
• Thursday 27
• 2.00pm The Taming of the Shrew
• 7.30pm Richard III
• Friday 28
• 2.00pm Richard III
• 7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
• 11.59pm The Taming of… ƒ
• Saturday 29
• 2.00pm Richard III
• 7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Sunday 30
• 1.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
• 6.30pm Much Ado About Nothing

JULY

• Monday 1
• 7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
• Tuesday 2
• 2.00pm The Taming of the Shrew
• 7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
• Wednesday 3
• 2.00pm The Taming of the Shrew
• 7.30pm Richard III
• Thursday 4
• 2.00pm Richard III
• 7.30pm Richard III
• Friday 5
• 2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
• 7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Saturday 6
• 2.00pm Richard III
• 7.30pm Richard III
• Sunday 7
• 1.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
• 6.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Monday 8
• 7.30pm The Taming of…
• Tuesday 9
• 2.00pm The Taming of the Shrew
• 6.30pm Shakespeare’s Many
• Queer Lives
• 7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
• Wednesday 10
• 2.00pm The Taming of the Shrew
• 7.30pm Richard III
• Thursday 11
• 2.00pm Richard III
• 6.00pm Research in Action:
• Marlowe in Repertory
• 7.30pm The Taming of…
• Friday 12
• 2.00pm The Taming of the Shrew
• 7.30pm Richard III
• Saturday 13
• 2.00pm Richard III
• 7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Sunday 14
• 1.00pm Much Ado…
• 6.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Monday 15
• 7.30pm Richard III
• Tuesday 16
• 2.00pm Richard III
• 7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Wednesday 17
• 2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
• 7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
• Thursday 18
• 2.00pm The Taming of the Shrew
• 7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
• Friday 19
• 2.00pm The Taming of the Shrew
• 7.30pm Richard III
• Saturday 20
• Macbeth Family Workshops begin
• 11.00am Rough Magic
• 2.00pm Richard III
• 3.00pm Rough Magic
• 7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Sunday 21
• 1.00pm Much Ado…
• 6.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Monday 22
• 7.30pm Richard III
• Tuesday 23
• 2.00pm Richard III
• 3.00pm Rough Magic
• 7.30pm Richard III
• Wednesday 24
• 1.30pm Rough Magic
• 2.00pm Richard III
• 7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Thursday 25
• 11.00am Rough Magic
• 2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
• 3.00pm Rough Magic
• 7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Friday 26
• 1.30pm Rough Magic
• 2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
• 7.30pm Richard III
• Saturday 27
• 11.00am Rough Magic
• 2.00pm Richard III
• 3.00pm Rough Magic
• 7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Sunday 28
• 1.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
• 6.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Monday 29
• Tuesday 30
• 1.30pm Rough Magic
• Wednesday 31
• 11.00am Rough Magic
• 3.00pm Rough Magic
• 7.30pm Richard III

AUGUST

• Thursday 1
• 1.30pm Rough Magic
• 7.30pm Richard III
• Friday 2
• 3.00pm Rough Magic
• 7.30pm Richard III
• Saturday 3
• 11.00am Rough Magic
• 12.00pm Study Day: Richard III
• 3.00pm Rough Magic
• 7.30pm Richard III
• Sunday 4
• 6.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
• Monday 5
• 7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Tuesday 6
• 1.30pm Rough Magic
• 7.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
• Wednesday 7
• 1.30pm Rough Magic
• 7.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
• Thursday 8
• 11.00am Rough Magic
• 3.00pm Rough Magic
• 7.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
• Friday 9
• 2.00pm Antony and Cleopatra
• 3.00pm Rough Magic
• 7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Saturday 10
• 11.00am Rough Magic
• 2.00pm Much Ado…
• 3.00pm Rough Magic
• 7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Sunday 11
• 1.00pm Antony and Cleopatra
• 6.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
• Monday 12
• 7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Tuesday 13
• 1.30pm Rough Magic
• 2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
• 7.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
• Wednesday 14
• 11.00am Rough Magic
• 2.00pm Antony and Cleopatra
• 3.00pm Rough Magic
• 7.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
• Thursday 15
• 1.30pm Rough Magic
• 2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
• 7.30pm Much Ado…
• Friday 16
• 2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
• 3.00pm Rough Magic
• 7.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
• Saturday 17
• 11.00am Rough Magic
• 2.00pm Antony and Cleopatra
• 3.00pm Rough Magic
• 7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• 11.59pm Much Ado… ƒ
• Monday 19
• Young Actors Short Course and
• Young Academics Short Course
• (17–19) begin
• Tuesday 20
• 3.00pm Rough Magic
• Wednesday 21
• 1.30pm Rough Magic
• 7.30pm The Comedy of Errors
• Thursday 22
• 11.00am Rough Magic
• 3.00pm Rough Magic
• 7.30pm The Comedy of Errors
• Friday 23
• 1.30pm Rough Magic
• 2.00pm The Comedy of Errors
• 7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Saturday 24
• 11.00am Rough Magic
• 2.00pm Much Ado About Nothing
• 3.00pm Rough Magic
• 7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing
• Sunday 25
• 1.00pm Antony and Cleopatra
• 6.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
• Monday 26
• 7.30pm The Comedy of Errors
• Tuesday 27
• 2.00pm The Comedy of Errors
• 7.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
• Wednesday 28
• 2.00pm The Comedy of Errors
• 7.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
• Thursday 29
• 2.00pm The Comedy of Errors
• 7.30pm The Comedy of Errors
• Friday 30
• 2.00pm Antony and Cleopatra
• 7.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
• Saturday 31
• 2.00pm The Comedy of Errors
• 7.30pm The Comedy of Errors

SEPTEMBER

• Sunday 1
• 1.00pm Antony and…
• 6.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
• Monday 2
• 7.30pm The Comedy of Errors
• Tuesday 3
• 2.00pm The Comedy of…
• 7.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
• Wednesday 4
• 2.00pm Antony and…
• 7.30pm The Comedy of…
• Thursday 5
• 2.00pm The Comedy of Errors
• 7.30pm Antony and…
• Friday 6
• 2.00pm Antony and Cleopatra
• 7.30pm The Comedy of Errors
• 11.59pm The Comedy of… ƒ
• Saturday 7
• 12.00pm Study Day: Antony
• and Cleopatra
• 2.00pm Antony and Cleopatra
• 7.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
• Tuesday 10
• 7.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
• Wednesday 11
• 7.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
• Thursday 12
• 6.00pm Research in Action:
• A Game at Chess at 400
• 7.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
• Friday 13
• 7.30pm Princess Essex
• Saturday 14
• 7.30pm Princess Essex
• Sunday 15
• 1.00pm Antony and…
• 6.30pm Antony and Cleopatra
• Monday 16
• 7.30pm Princess Essex
• Tuesday 17
• 7.30pm Princess Essex
• Wednesday 18
• 2.00pm Princess Essex
• 7.30pm The Comedy of…
• Thursday 19
• 2.00pm Princess Essex
• 7.30pm Princess Essex
• Friday 20
• 2.00pm The Comedy of Errors
• 7.30pm The Comedy of Errors
• Saturday 21
• 2.00pm The Comedy of…
• 7.30pm Princess Essex
• Sunday 22
• 1.00pm The Comedy of Errors
• 6.30pm The Comedy of Errors
• Monday 23
• 7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
• Tuesday 24
• 2.00pm The Taming of…
• 7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
• Wednesday 25
• 2.00pm The Comedy of Errors
• 7.30pm The Comedy of Errors
• Thursday 26
• 2.00pm The Taming of…
• 7.30pm The Comedy of Errors
• Friday 27
• 2.00pm The Comedy of…
• 7.30pm Princess Essex
• Saturday 28
• 2.00pm Princess Essex
• 7.30pm The Comedy of Errors
• Sunday 29
• 1.00pm The Comedy of Errors
• 6.30pm The Comedy of Errors
• Monday 30
• 7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew

OCTOBER

• Tuesday 1
• 2.00pm The Taming of the Shrew
• 7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
• Wednesday 2
• 2.00pm The Comedy of Errors
• 7.30pm The Comedy of Errors
• Thursday 3
• 2.00pm The Comedy of Errors
• 7.30pm Princess Essex
• Friday 4
• 2.00pm The Taming of the Shrew
• 7.30pm Princess Essex
• Saturday 5
• 2.00pm Princess Essex
• 7.30pm The Comedy of Errors
• Sunday 6
• 1.00pm The Comedy of Errors
• 6.30pm The Comedy of Errors
• Monday 7
• 7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
• Tuesday 8
• 2.00pm The Taming of the Shrew
• 7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
• Wednesday 9
• 2.00pm The Taming of the Shrew
• 7.30pm The Comedy of Errors
• Thursday 10
• 2.00pm The Comedy of Errors
• 7.30pm The Comedy of Errors
• Friday 11
• 2.00pm The Comedy of Errors
• 7.30pm Princess Essex
• Saturday 12
• 2.00pm The Comedy of Errors
• 7.30pm Princess Essex
• Sunday 13
• 1.00pm The Comedy of…
• 6.30pm The Comedy of Errors
• Monday 14
• 7.30pm The Taming of…
• Tuesday 15
• 2.00pm The Taming of the Shrew
• 7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
• Wednesday 16
• 2.00pm The Comedy of Errors
• 7.30pm The Comedy of…
• Thursday 17
• 2.00pm The Comedy of Errors
• 7.30pm Princess Essex
• Friday 18
• 2.00pm The Taming of…
• 7.30pm Princess Essex
• Saturday 19
• 2.00pm The Comedy of…
• 7.30pm Princess Essex
• Sunday 20
• 1.00pm The Comedy of Errors
• 6.30pm The Comedy of Errors
• Monday 21
• 7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
• Tuesday 22
• 2.00pm The Taming of the Shrew
• 7.30pm The Comedy of Errors
• Wednesday 23
• 2.00pm The Comedy of Errors
• 7.30pm The Comedy of Errors
• Thursday 24
• 2.00pm The Comedy of Errors
• 7.30pm Princess Essex
• Friday 25
• 2.00pm The Comedy of Errors
• 7.30pm The Taming of the Shrew
• Saturday 26
• 2.00pm The Taming of…
• 7.30pm Princess Essex
• Sunday 27
• 1.00pm The Comedy of Errors

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The original theatre site in London, associated with William Shakespeare, was built in 1599 by Shakespeare’s playing company, the Lord Chamberlain’s Men, on land owned by Thomas Brend and inherited by his son, Nicholas Brend and grandson Sir Matthew Brend.

It was destroyed by fire on 29 June 1613, an additional theatre was built in a single site by June 1614 and closed in 1642. A modern reconstruction associated with the original site opened in 1997.

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