Joe Hill-Gibbins (Ghosts, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse) returns to stage to tell Shakespeare's powerful and urgent story of loyalty, betrayal, and political conflict. Originally written around 1599, Julius Caesar draws on real events from Roman history. Experience Shakespeare's gripping political drama in the atmospheric, candlelit setting of the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse!

Decorated actor and British national treasure Sir Ian McKellen stars in the titular role of King Lear this winter, at the Yard Theatre's first season in its newly rebuilt Hackney Wick venue. This new production is a re-imagined version of the Shakespeare classic, from award-winning playwright Simon Stephens (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time) and The Yard's artistic director and founder Jay Miller. Sir Ian is no stranger to Lear and the plays permutations and possibilities, having played both the title role and supporting roles in multiple previous productions, most recently in 2017 at the Chichester Festival. Having recently collaborated with playwright Stephens on his mixed reality play An Ark, the pair continue their chemistry on what is set to be a fascinating new take on the character.

Following last year's colossal success staging the War Of The Roses plays at the Rose Theatre, Sir Trevor Nunn is back once again to tackle another of Shakespeare's "King" plays. This time, King John takes centre stage as the ruthless and politically savvy Plantagenet king. Determined to hold the throne for himself despite France demanding he abdicate in favour of his nephew, Prince Arthur, John devises a stunningly cruel plan to thwart their plans. But he hasn't counted on his rivals to put Arthur on the throne.

Regents Park Open Air Theatre hosts one of William Shakespeare's best loved comedies this summer, in a vibrant new production from award-winning director Atri Banerjee! Under the summer sky in verdant surroundings, witness the classic tale of an enchanted forest full of fairy folk, lovers, and the unsuspecting mortals who stumble into it. Featuring folk-inspired original music by actress, composer and singer Maimuna Memon (The Grapes of Wrath), A Midsummer Night's Dream is a fantastic example of William Shakespeare's wit, all wrapped up in the universal theme of love and the complications that are bound to come with it. Don't miss it this summer!

Get schooled in Shakespeare with The Globe Exhibition, London's ultimate guide to The Bard. Packed full of video, artifacts and practical reconstructions, it takes you back in time to the raucous streets of 1599 London. Afterwards, why not take a tour of The Globe Theatre, and learn about this famed performance space's past and present.

One of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies, Much Ado About Nothing pits the sexes against each other with riotous results. Two couples dance around declaring their love for each other; Benedick and Beatrice, and Hero and Claudio. But when the machinations of a dastardly nobleman threaten their happiness, one of our heroes must fake their own death to get a truly happy ending. Back at the Globe for 2026, a sunny and stylish setting full of riotous parties sets the scene for Chelsea Walker (All's Well That Ends Well)'s production this season!