Shakespeare’s Globe now offering summer schools, family performances and guided tours

Hattie Fisk
Monday, July 26, 2021

Providing both virtual and in-person experiences for students, Shakespeare’s Globe has revealed its new schedule of summer schools, family storytelling festivals and guided tours.

After an extended closure of the venue due to COVID-19, and a number of online masterclasses, Shakespeare’s Globe is now offering a hybrid of in-person and virtual experiences. Here are some events in the coming months for students and families.

Summer Schools: 8-19 years

Perfect for aspiring actors and academics, Summer Schools in 2021 offer young people an unparalleled opportunity to develop their skills with Globe professionals. Courses taking place online and on-site in August 2021. Find out more here.

Telling Tales: Family Festival

These are storytelling performances for families that are designed to be interactive. They provide younger audiences with the chance to get into Shakespeare’s stories in the splendid surroundings of the indoor Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Available from 24 July to 22 August, you can book a place here.

It's glorious summer and our #TellingTales Storytelling Festival is BACK!

We'll be live from our Sam Wanamaker Playhouse throughout the #SummerHolidays, with a host of enchanting tales for the whole family, kick-starting this weekend on 24 July and running 'til 22 August. pic.twitter.com/vqdr3Ogd5Y
— Shakespeare's Globe (@The_Globe) July 22, 2021

Family Guided Tours of the Globe Theatre

Ideal for those with children aged 7-11 years old, the Globe Theatre Guided Tour introduces younger visitors to Shakespeare’s London and to the theatrical world he created. More information available here

This accompanies the return of standing groundling tickets at the Globe, with a map to return to live theatre permanently. The theatre will continue to maintain social distancing on stage and its shows are to run without intervals.

Artistic director Michelle Terry said: ‘It has been beyond incredible to have opened our doors to live theatre again, but the beating heart of the Globe is the unique and ultra-live relationship between actor and groundling, standing together and ready for action. Well, we’re all ready and we can’t wait.’