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Families Imagine Together. October half term. 24 October- 1 November.

Family Events

Introduce the family to Shakespeare with activities created especially for younger audiences! From shows and storytelling sessions to workshops and family tours, there’s something for all ages to enjoy. All family workshops include entry to our exhibition.

October half-term

All family workshop tickets include free entry to the exhibition, filled with spooky activities, dressing up, and a fun family trail. Extend your visit with a Ghosts & Ghouls tour or Sword Fighting, and enjoy free face painting on 30 and 31 October.

Workshops for 5-8 years

Family group acting in a rehearsal room. Text reads "Pinocchio: Puppetry and Drama Workshop (5-8 years)"

Pinocchio: Puppetry and Drama Workshop (5-8 years)

Create your own world of endless possibilities in this interactive workshop aimed at ages 5–8 and their grown-ups.
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Bankside

Workshops for 9-11 years

Happy children in a rehearsal room. Text reads: Pinocchio Puppetry and Drama Workshop 9-11 years

Pinocchio: Puppetry and Drama Workshop (9-11 years)

Create your own world of endless possibilities in this interactive, engaging workshop, aimed at ages 9–11 and their families.
Info & Tickets
Bankside

Short Courses

Interactive courses, designed especially for aspiring young actors…

A group of young actors on the Globe Stage, one stepping forward while delivering a speech

Young Actors Short Course (8–10 years)

A lively and practical course designed to bring Shakespeare to life in new, exciting ways. For young performers aged 8–10.
Young People
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Bankside

Author events

Explore our family events series featuring celebrated authors and illustrators…

Telling Tales

Writing & Drawing Tales

Shows, Tours & Demonstrations

Makebeth. Three musicians, wearing brown and beige, play two guitars and a violin as they gather around cardboard boxes. On top of the boxes sits a giant cardboard skull with a crown.

MakeBeth

A brand-new interactive retelling of Shakespeare’s Macbeth brought to life with recycled cardboard magic. Perfect for families and young audiences aged 7+.
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Bankside
Two people hold a wooden puppet above their heads. The puppet wears a gold jacket with a white collar and is waving one hand in the air.

Pinocchio

Following its smash-hit premiere in 2025, our ★★★★★ ‘beautiful new musical brimming with fun and magic’ (WhatsOnStage) returns in winter 2026.
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Globe Theatre

Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour

This special family-friendly, spooky guided tour of the Globe Theatre brings to life the ghosts, spirits and scary happenings of Shakespeare’s most chilling plays.
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Family Storytellings

Introduce your family to the stories behind Shakespeare’s most famous plays…

During performances, prams are not permitted in the auditorium. Worn baby slings and carriers are welcome. We are happy to store prams and buggies during your visit, but please be aware that they will be unattended and left at your risk.

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