New releases on Globe Player: the latest shows to watch this February 2022

  We’ve added even more Globe productions to our streaming platform

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What do As You Like It, Henry IV, Henry V, Richard II, Twelfth Night, and Macbeth have in common? Well, they’re the latest titles to be added to Globe Player, our video-on-demand platform.  Experience the magic of our Globe Theatre right from the comfort of your living room, whenever you want, by purchasing individual titles or by subscribing to Globe Player for unlimited access for a year.

An actor wearing a traditional red and black English medieval military uniform runs holding a sword, with smoke billowing out behind them

Jamie Parker in Henry V (2012), one of the latest titles to be added to Globe Player.

As well as the existing 16 productions available on Globe Player, the latest titles now available to stream include Henry IV (2010) Parts 1 & 2, with Roger Allam’s Olivier award-winning turn as the roguish knight, Falstaff, the thunderous Henry V (2012) with Jamie Parker in the titular role,  and Emma Rice’s loud and proud Twelfth Night (2017) with Le Gateau Chocolat as Feste.

Emma Rice’s 2017 production of Twelfth Night was a ‘hoot’. (What’s On Stage) Photographer: Hugo Glendinning

 What titles are available?

The following titles will be added to Globe Player as of February 2022:

As You Like It (2009)

Henry IV Part 1 (2010)

Henry IV Part 2 (2010)

Henry V (2012)

Macbeth (2013)

Richard II (2015)

Twelfth Night (2017)

More classic productions from our previous theatre seasons, as well as new videos, will be added to Globe Player in April 2022, and throughout the year. Sign up to our newsletter to hear about the latest releases.

 Are the titles accessible?

Should you benefit from the use of captions, all videos on demand are available with captions (in English only).

 Can schools use Globe Player?

Due to our licensing agreements, schools and any other viewers who would like to use Globe Player for educational purposes need to access our titles through Drama Online.  However, we do frequently make our Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank productions, created especially for young people, available to watch online, for free. If you’re a teacher, sign up for our teachers’ bulletin to hear about the latest productions available to watch for free in your classroom.

Screenshot of Globe Player website interface with a list of new titles

There are now over 20 titles available to watch on Globe Player.

 Top tips for using Globe Player

Our Globe Player platform is fully responsive and accessible via our website, on any browser, anywhere in the world. Please make sure you have a good, stable internet connection.

What’s more, you can watch all our titles on the big screen: to watch on your TV, simply connect your laptop, desktop or mobile device to your TV with the appropriate cable or adaptor. Alternatively, if you have a casting device such as Chromecast or Apple TV, you can cast directly from your device. Check out our FAQs or consult the support section of your chosen casting device for further details.

 Give the gift of Globe Player this Valentines Day

Treat the Shakespeare lover in your life to unlimited access to our previous Globe productions for a whole year with a Gift Subscription to Globe Player. Vouchers can be sent on a date of your choosing – it really is the theatre gift that keeps on giving.

All the world’s a stage with Globe Player.  Subscribe now.

Five actors stand on a balcony looking out. The actor in the centre wears a crown on their head.

Charles Edwards as Richard in Richard II (2015) at the Globe. Photographer: Johan Persson

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Subscribe to Globe Player now for unlimited access for a whole year for only £59.99. Individual titles are available for £9.99.

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The redevelopment of Globe Player has been made possible through support from The Linbury Trust.