Experience the timeless works of William Shakespeare on the London stage, with a stunning array of productions from some of the capital’s most renowned theatres, including Shakespeare’s Globe and the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.

Widely regarded as Britain’s greatest playwright, Shakespeare’s extraordinary plays continue to captivate audiences with their timeless themes of love, power, ambition, and fate. Whether it’s an open-air performance under the stars or an inventive new staging in a West End venue, London remains one of the world’s best places to experience the Bard’s work live.

The current season is shaping up to be a thrilling one. Director Robert Icke, one of the most distinctive Shakespearean voices of his generation , brings Romeo & Juliet to the Harold Pinter Theatre with a headline-grabbing cast: Sadie Sink of Stranger Things fame alongside Noah Jupe as the ill-fated young lovers.

Over at Shakespeare’s Globe, the summer programme is packed with variety: Chelsea Walker directs Much Ado About Nothing in what promises to be a characteristically sharp and playful production. For those who love their Shakespeare under open skies, A Midsummer Night’s Dream plays at both the Globe and Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre — the latter one of London’s great warm-weather theatre experiences.

This collection brings together all the Shakespeare productions currently playing in London, as well as those booking for future performances. With everything from faithful period productions to bold contemporary reimaginings, there’s something for every Shakespeare lover. Keep checking back for the latest additions and secure your tickets for an unforgettable Shakespearean experience in London.

Official Poster As You Like It Tickets, Shakespeare's Globe, 2026 Season
As You Like It
Shakespeare's Globe
Get tickets for As You Like It at Shakespeare’s Globe and experience Shakespeare’s joyful comedy of love, escape and self-discovery live in 2026.

Booking to: 25 Oct 2026

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Hamlet Hail to the Thief Updated Artwork
Hamlet Hail to the Thief
Barbican Theatre
Book tickets for Hamlet Hail to the Thief at the Barbican Theatre, a reimagining of Shakespeare’s Hamlet blended with Radiohead’s iconic album, reworked for the stage by Thom Yorke.

Starts: 31 Oct 2026
Booking to: 23 Jan 2027

Poster for Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare at Shakespeare's Globe, with a red theater interior in the background.
Julius Caesar
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Shakespeare's epic political thriller, staged for the first time ever in the intimate, candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, and starring Kate Duchêne, Caoilfhionn Dunne, Adam Gillen and Natey Jones.

Starts: 6 Nov 2026
Booking to: 14 Feb 2027

Poster for King John by William Shakespeare, with large white title on a dark ornate door and a torn collage of historical portraits and medieval drawings taped to panels.
King John
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Book tickets to King John at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

Starts: 20 Feb 2027
Booking to: 11 Apr 2027

Much Ado About Nothing Shakespeares Globe
Much Ado About Nothing
Shakespeare's Globe
Book tickets for Much Ado About Nothing at Shakespeare’s Globe and enjoy Shakespeare’s sharpest romantic comedy in a sun-soaked world of gossip, desire and second chances.

Booking to: 24 Oct 2026

★  Save up to 44%
Official Shakespeare's Globe 2026 Summer Season Ticket Poster
Shakespeare's Globe & Sam Wanamaker Playhouse New Season
Shakespeare's Globe
The new 2026 season of classic and modern plays at Shakespeare's Globe in London

Booking to: 3 Jan 2027



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