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Acclaimed actor Mark Rylance returns to the Globe and to the celebrated role of Richard III - the determined Duke of Gloucester - who battles ruthlessly to reach his place on the throne. Heartlessly betraying anyone that comes between himself and the crown, including the king, the king's son, his two brothers and his defenceless nephews (the legendary Princes in the Tower), Richard III is truly Shakespeare's most despicable bad guy. Ten years have passed since Rylance last played the charismatic villain, a role he took on during his time as Artistic Director of the Globe. This current revival will adhere to the Original Practices - meaning it will be performed by an entirely male cast - as it would have been in Shakespearean times. Clothing, music, choreography and settings will be explored as if it were being performed in 1593. Olivier and Tony award winning Rylance will be especially busy this season as he can also be seen appearing as Olivia in Twelfth Night.
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With her short-lived time as artistic director coming to an end, Emma Rice directs one of her final productions at Shakespeare's Globe this May, taking on ...More
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21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, Bankside, London SE1 | Same location as Richard III
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New Globe Walk, Bankside, Bankside, London SE1 | Same location as Richard III
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River Thames, City, London SE1 | 3 minutes from Richard III
This sleek, £18.2million 325m steel footbridge designed by Sir Norman Foster spans the River Thames between St Paul's Cathedral in the City and the Tate Modern ... More
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Tate Modern, Bankside Power Station, Bankside, London SE1 | 3 minutes from Richard III
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Flat Iron Square, 68 Union Street, SE1 | 6 minutes from Richard III
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The only wine shop in the world selling nothing but English wine, The Wine Pantry in Borough Market offers customers something quite unique. It may come ... More
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Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 17 minutes from Richard III
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Topnotch Health Club, 3 Tudor Street, City, London EC4Y | 9 minutes from Richard III
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Floor 52, Shangri-La Hotel at The Shard, Bankside, London SE1 | 10 minutes from Richard III
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Twelfth NightTwelfth NightWith her short-lived time as artistic director coming to an end, Emma Rice directs one of her final productions at Shakespeare's Globe this May, taking on the bard's timeless and soulful comedy, Twelfth Night. The mistaken identity comedy sees Viola, who believes her twin brother has died in a shipwreck, disguise herself as a boy and enter the serv2017-07-25T14:00:00+01002017-08-05T00:00:00+0100
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PRICING £20-£45, under 18s £17-£42, standing £5
DATES 18th May to 5th August 2017
VENUE Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
With her short-lived time as artistic director coming to an end, Emma Rice directs one of her final productions at Shakespeare's Globe this May, taking on the bard's timeless and soulful comedy, Twelfth Night. The mistaken identity comedy sees Viola, who believes her twin brother has died in a shipwreck, disguise herself as a boy and enter the serv... More about this event
Much Ado About NothingMuch Ado About NothingMatthew Dunster, Associate Director at Shakespeare's Globe, revives Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing in 2017. The fresh interpretation sees the love stories of Hero and Claudio, and Beatrice and Benedick transported to 1910 Mexico, at the outbreak of the Civil War. Here, stubborn bachelor Benedick is compelled to prove his love for Beatrice by 2017-07-25T19:30:00+01002017-10-15T00:00:00+0100
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PRICING £20-£45, under 18s £17-£42, standing £5
DATES 14th July to 15th October 2017
VENUE Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Matthew Dunster, Associate Director at Shakespeare's Globe, revives Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing in 2017. The fresh interpretation sees the love stories of Hero and Claudio, and Beatrice and Benedick transported to 1910 Mexico, at the outbreak of the Civil War. Here, stubborn bachelor Benedick is compelled to prove his love for Beatrice by ... More about this event
event > Kids Events > Storytelling
DATES 28th, 29th and 30th July 2017
VENUE Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
This week, Shakespeare's Globe hosts a weekend-long festival celebrating the joy of storytelling. Shakespeare's Telling Tales will include everything from talks with leading children's authors to practical workshops as well as tales told by candlelight in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Authors attending include Harriet Manners, known for the Geek Gir... More about this event
King LearKing LearKevin McNally, best known for his role as Gibbs in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series, takes the title role in Nancy Meckler production of King Lear. Artistic director of Shared Experience for 22 years, director Nancy Meckler makes her Globe debut in 2017 with Shakespeare's tragedy. The emotionally wrought drama sees King Lear take the bold d2017-08-10T19:30:00+01002017-10-14T00:00:00+0100
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PRICING £20-£45, under 18s £17-£42, standing £5
DATES 10th August to 14th October 2017
VENUE Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Kevin McNally, best known for his role as Gibbs in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series, takes the title role in Nancy Meckler production of King Lear. Artistic director of Shared Experience for 22 years, director Nancy Meckler makes her Globe debut in 2017 with Shakespeare's tragedy. The emotionally wrought drama sees King Lear take the bold d... More about this event
event > Concerts > World Music
PRICING £10-£62
DATES Sunday 13th August 2017 - 8pm
VENUE Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
The multi-award-winning Indian musician, composer, writer and artist presents an intimate evening of music and memories inspired by the 70th anniversary of Indian independence.
event > Dance > Traditional dance - Modern
PRICING standing £35, seated £20-£50
DATES Monday 21st August 2017 - 8pm
VENUE Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
The British-Indian composer, producer, DJ and multi-instrumentalist reassembles his band of first class musicians to play tracks from his extensive repertoire
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PRICING £10-£62
DATES 23rd August to 16th September 2017
VENUE Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Pooja Ghai directs Tanika Gupta's biographical drama, based on the true story of her great uncle and freedom fighter, Dinesh Gupta, charting his emotional and political awakening.
BoudicaBoudicaThis September, Shakespeare's Globe hosts the world premiere of Tristan Bernays' brand new play, Boudica. Directed by Eleanor Rhode, the ancient history play tells the story of one of Britain's most infamous women, who was a queen, a warrior and a rebel. The epic tale of power, politics and love is set in AD 61, Britannia and follows Boudica, the w2017-09-08T19:30:00+01002017-10-01T00:00:00+0100
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event > Theatre > Dramas
PRICING £20-£45, under 18s £17-£42, standing £5
DATES 8th September to 1st October 2017
VENUE Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
This September, Shakespeare's Globe hosts the world premiere of Tristan Bernays' brand new play, Boudica. Directed by Eleanor Rhode, the ancient history play tells the story of one of Britain's most infamous women, who was a queen, a warrior and a rebel. The epic tale of power, politics and love is set in AD 61, Britannia and follows Boudica, the w... More about this event
event > Theatre > Dramas
PRICING £10-£35
DATES Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st September 2017 - 8pm
VENUE Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
A powerful play written by Indian playwright Vijay Tendulkar, set in the college campus world of India and featuring three students in a complex love triangle.
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