ABOUT US.
Find out more about who we are and what we do
Shakespeare’s Globe is a world-renowned performing arts venue, cultural attraction and education centre located on the bank of the River Thames in London.
Use this page to find out more about our cause, our story, our theatres, our projects and more.
AND LET US… ON YOUR IMAGINARY FORCES WORK.
– Henry V, Prologue
OUR CAUSE
We celebrate Shakespeare’s transformative impact on the world by conducting a radical theatrical experiment.
Inspired and informed by the unique historic playing conditions of two beautiful iconic theatres, our diverse programme of work harnesses the power of performance, cultivates intellectual curiosity and excites learning to make Shakespeare accessible for all.
JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES
Shakespeare’s Globe is an extraordinary organisation made special by our dedicated teams of staff, creative practitioners and volunteers.
Find the latest jobs and volunteering opportunities online, with various new positions now available.
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Our founder, our history and who we are today.
OUR THEATRES
We have two performance venues – one outdoor and one indoor theatre.
OUR PROJECTS
Some notable projects from our past and our present.
PLAYING SHAKESPEARE WITH DEUTSCHE BANK
Our flagship project for secondary and post-16 further education students
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ANNUAL REVIEWS
Every year, we publish our annual review covering our latest achievements.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Every year, we are required to produce audited financial statements covering our latest financial activities.
GOVERNANCE
Directorate
Chief Executive
Stella Kanu,
Artistic Director
Michelle Terry,
Chief Finance and Operating Officer
Niki Cornwell,
Executive Director (Theatre)
Lotte Buchan,
Director of Development
Amy Cody,
Director of Education, Learning
Lucy Cuthbertson ,
Director of Education, Higher Education & Research
Professor Farah Karim-Cooper,
Finance Director
Joel Moseley,
Director of Audiences
Becky Wootton,
Board of Trustees
Honorary President
Zoë Wanamaker CBE,
Chair
Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia,
Deputy Chair
Matthew Jones OBE,
Deputy Chair
Sandeep Dwesar,
Treasurer
John Baker,
Member of the Board
Dipo Baruwa-Etti,
Member of the Board
Erica Crump,
Member of the Board
Ramia Marielle El Agamy ,
Member of the Board
Jagdip Jagpal,
Member of the Board
Rick Gildea,
Member of the Board
Reinhard Gorenflos,
Member of the Board
Robert Laurence,
Member of the Board
Nell Leyshon,
Member of the Board
Deborah Myers,
Member of the Board
Ruth Rowan,
Member of the Board
Indy Saha,
Member of the Board
Professor Julie Sanders,
Member of the Board
Deborah Taylor,
Member of the Board
Despina Tsatsas,
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