William Shakespeare

Plays and other events involving William Shakespeare.

Guided tour of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre

Every day • Globe Theatre, London The Globe Theatre is a faithful reconstruction of William Shakespeare's Elizabethean playhouse. An expert guide will lead you through the exciting life of the theatre, and sit you down in the seats whilst they explain how …more

Pick “The Tempest”, at the Globe Theatre

23rd Apr – 18th Aug 2013 • Globe Theatre, London "The Tempest" is Shakespeare's last great masterpiece, and tells the story of Prospero lying marooned on a remote island, usurped and exiled by his own brother. The sorceror uses his magical powers to conjure up a storm …more

William Shakespeare’s “Othello”

24th to 26th, 28th, 29th May, 14th to 16th, 21st to 26th June, 2nd to 6th, 12th to 15th, 22nd to 24th, 30th, 31st July, 1st to 4th, 9th to 11th, & 15th to 18th Aug 2013 • Olivier Theatre, London The National Theatre will be putting on a production of "Othello", one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies. It tells the tale of the military leader Othello, appointed to defend Cyprus from the Turks. But Iago, his jealous …more

A Midsummer Nights Dream at Globe Theatre

Pick “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, at the Globe Theatre

24th May – 12th Oct 2013 • Globe Theatre, London The plot for "A Midsummer Night's Dream" revolves around two sets of couples whose complicated love affairs are complicated still further by the arrival of the King and Queen of the Fairies. Hermia loves Lysander and …more

Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew”

10th, 11th, 13th, 14th & 19th to 21st June 2013 • Globe Theatre, London The Globe Theatre is putting on a production of William Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew". The play follows two wealthy sisters as they search for a husband. Bianca is modest and kind, and has no trouble attracting a …more

Pick Shakespeare’s “Macbeth”, at the Globe Theatre

25th June – 13th Oct 2013 • Globe Theatre, London The Globe Theatre is putting on a production of Shakespeare's "Macbeth". It tells the story of Macbeth, who is promised the Scottish crown by three wicked witches. Driven on by ambition and his ruthless wife, he …more

Winters Tale at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

Pick Open Air Theatre — Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale”

29th June – 20th July 2013 • Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, London Regent's Park Open Air Theatre is putting on a production of Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale", re-imagined for everyone aged six and over. "The Winter's Tale" tells the story of Perdita, a lost princess who is raised by a …more

Pick Outdoor cinema at Regent’s Park — “Shakespeare in Love”

25th Aug 2013 • Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, London What could be nicer than spending a summer evening under the stars, watching a great film on a big screen? The screen will be located at the Open Air Theatre -- and amphitheatre-type venue in Regent's Park. Tonight's movie …more

A Midsummer Nights Dream at Noël Coward Theatre

Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

7th Sept – 16th Nov 2013 • Noël Coward Theatre, London The plot for "A Midsummer Night's Dream" revolves around two sets of couples whose complicated love lives are complicated still further by the arrival of Oberon and Titania -- the King and Queen of the Fairies. As the real …more

Pick “Much Ado About Nothing” — James Earl Jones and Vanessa Redgrave

7th Sept – 16th Nov 2013 • Old Vic, London Mark Rylance will be directing James Earl Jones and Vanessa Redgrave in a production of Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing", at the Old Vic. "Much Ado About Nothing" is a wise-cracking comedy of love, honour and second …more

Pick Shakespeare’s “Henry V”, with Jude Law

23rd Nov 2013 – 15th Feb 2014 • Noël Coward Theatre, London Hollywood actor Jude Law will be starring in the Noel Coward Theatre's production of Shakespeare's patriotic history play "Henry V". Set immediately before and after the events of the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, …more

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William Shakespeare

Guided tour of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre

Pick “The Tempest”, at the Globe Theatre

William Shakespeare’s “Othello”

Pick “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, at the Globe Theatre

Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew”

Pick Shakespeare’s “Macbeth”, at the Globe Theatre

Pick Open Air Theatre — Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale”

Pick Outdoor cinema at Regent’s Park — “Shakespeare in Love”

Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

Pick “Much Ado About Nothing” — James Earl Jones and Vanessa Redgrave

Pick Shakespeare’s “Henry V”, with Jude Law

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