Step into a mesmerizing winter at Shakespeare's Globe, where a medley of captivating events awaits. From enchanting workshops inspired by Hansel and Gretel to the gripping twists of 'All's Well That Ends Well,' this season offers something for everyone. Experience the thrill of sword fighting demonstrations, the charm of Elizabethan fashion, and the humor of The Comedy Store Players. With a lineup that includes a BSL-led cabaret and Tim Key's festive 'Chrimbo Bimbo,' Shakespeare's Globe promises a rich tapestry of cultural and artistic delights this holiday season.

A Winter Wonderland at Shakespeare's Globe: Workshops, Performances, and Immersive Experiences

Following last year’s sold-out run, poet, actor and comedian Tim Key returns to the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse once again with his festive extravaganza Chrimbo Bimbo.

Tim Key: Chrimbo Bimbo

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Legendary improv troupe The Comedy Store Players return to the Globe Theatre for the 24th year with their rambunctious brand of improvised sketches, songs and trademark ‘Shakespeare playlet’.

The Comedy Store Players

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!

Family Sword Fighting Demonstration

Step back in time and into the shoes – literally – of different people from Shakespeare’s world at one of our Elizabethan Costume Demonstrations and discover some of the fashions (and fashion faux pas) of the 16th Century.

Elizabethan Costume Demonstration

This December, following last year’s sold-out event, BSL-led cabaret, A Night in Sign, returns to the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse for one night only!

A Night In Sign

Bring to life the beautifully epic world of Hansel and Gretel in this entertaining and interactive Drama and Music Workshop, aimed at ages 5 – 8 years and their families.

Hansel and Gretel: Drama and Music Workshop (5–8 Years)

Gather in the candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse and discover a different side to seminal playwright Anton Chekhov as we bring some of his amazing Short Stories to life for one night only.

Chekhov's Short Stories

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Hansel and Gretel, as a new version of The Brothers Grimm’s fairy tale by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage transforms the Globe Theatre with poetry, songs and hope this winter.

Hansel and Gretel

Inside the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, uncover a twisted tale of obsession, game-playing and deception in Shakespeare’s ruthless thriller, All’s Well That Ends Well.

All's Well That Ends Well

Travel through history, geography and beyond as one of the UK’s best-loved children’s authors Michael Rosen takes us on a journey of storytelling, poetry and imagination in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Part of our new family event series Telling Tales.

Telling Tales with Michael Rosen

You’ll visit one of our rehearsal rooms to take part in an interactive workshop for the whole family. Using a range of activities and games designed to draw out elements of the play’s language, characters and themes, you will tease out fresh ideas and inspiration. Workshops will be led by one of the Globe’s highly experienced practitioners who include actors, teachers and directors.

Macbeth: 9 – 12 years Family Workshop

Come with us as we sweep you through the hurly-burly of Macbeth in a gloriously spooky and bloody Storytelling set in medieval Scotland. For ages 5–12 and their families.

Macbeth: Family Storytelling

Following the sell-out success of last year’s tour, HighTide brings you More…Ghost Stories by candlelight in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.

More...Ghost Stories

Bring ideas to the page with author Shelina Janmohamed, as we explore the world around us, and how each of our lives and experiences make us all unique! Part of our new family event series Telling Tales.

Writing Tales with Shelina Janmohamed

Join author Shelina Janmohamed as we investigate history’s influence on our modern world, and how the experiences of children from hundreds of years ago impact the way we live today. Part of our new family event series Telling Tales.

Telling Tales with Shelina Janmohamed

Join together for a spooky writing session in our beautiful Sam Wanamaker Playhouse with award-winning children’s author Piers Torday. Part of our new family event series Telling Tales.

Writing Tales with Piers Torday

Join us to celebrate Speak Up! – the latest empowering and heart-warming book from award-winning duo author Nathan Bryon and illustrator Dapo Adeola. Part of our new family event series Telling Tales.

Telling Tales with Dapo Adeola and Nathan Bryon

Start your day with a walk inside our wooden ‘O’ to hear about the history of Shakespeare’s London and the theatrical world he created.

Family Workshop: Romeo and Juliet 5-8 years

Romeo and Juliet: Family Workshop 9-12 years

Bring Shakespeare’s fantastical epic, The Winter’s Tale, to life in this fun and practical Family Workshop, designed for children aged 9–12 and their grown-ups.

The Winters Tale: 9 – 12 years Family Workshop

Bring Shakespeare’s time-travelling, country-hopping The Winter’s Tale to life in this fun and practical Family Workshop. Aimed at children aged 5–8 and their grown-ups.

The Winters Tale: 5 – 8 years Family Workshop

Gather for a thrilling Family Storytelling performance of Shakespeare’s time-travelling, country-hopping story, The Winter’s Tale, in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.

The Winter's Tale: Family Storytelling

Hamlet Family Workshop (5-8 years)

Step into the intriguing story of Shakespeare’s famous tragedy, Hamlet, together in this fun and practical Family Workshop. Designed for children aged 9–12 and their grown-ups.

Hamlet: Family Workshop 9 – 12 years

Inside the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, we conjure up knights, dragons, giants and more with bestselling author and anthologist Ana Sampson and former Children’s Laureate, award-winning illustrator Chris Riddell. Part of our new family event series Telling Tales.

Telling Tales with Chris Riddell & Ana Sampson

It’s Southend-on-Sea, Essex, in 1908. Princess Dinubolu of Senegal enters a beauty contest at the iconic Kursaal, Europe’s biggest entertainment complex. Meet: Princess Essex.

Princess Essex

Be transported back to Elizabethan London as the Globe transforms into a bustling dock – complete with ship masts and piers – where Shakespeare’s ‘rib-tickling’ ★★★★ (The Times) comedy about rival cities, long-lost siblings and mistaken identities is brought to life.

The Comedy of Errors

Step inside an absurd carnival for a ‘fantastically, artfully odd’ (The Guardian) production of Shakespeare’s vicious comedy The Taming of the Shrew in the Globe Theatre.

The Taming of the Shrew

Macbeth: 5 – 8 years Family Workshop

Bring to life the beautifully epic world of Hansel and Gretel in this interactive and engaging Spoken Word and Drama Workshop, aimed at ages 9 – 12 years and their families.

Hansel and Gretel: Spoken Word and Drama Workshop 9-12 years

Asecret marriage changes the course of two ancient kingdoms. For the first time in ten years, see Cymbeline, Shakespeare’s late, tragic comedy of love and rebellion, in the candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.

Cymbeline

For the first time ever in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, experience the work of Anton Chekhov with Three Sisters, a masterful study of family legacy, misdirected love and the human condition. This is the world premiere of a new translation by playwright Rory Mullarkey.

Shakespeare's Globe

Nov 29, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025

Hansel and Gretel

Dec 16, 2024 - Apr 20, 2025

Family Sword Fighting Demonstration

Dec 16, 2024 - Apr 20, 2025

Elizabethan Costume Demonstration

22 - 23 Dec, 2024

Tim Key: Chrimbo Bimbo

Nov 8, 2024 - Jan 4, 2025

All's Well That Ends Well

22 - 23 Dec, 2024

Tim Key: Chrimbo Bimbo

Dec 17, 2024

The Comedy Store Players

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