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  • Venue Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 30 August 2026
  • Running time 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Age guidelines 5+. All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult, and cannot be sat separately

Book A World Elsewhere tickets for a magical family adventure at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse — bursting with music, laughter and imagination.

This summer, escape into the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse for A World Elsewhere — an epic family theatre adventure celebrating the greatest world of all: the imagination.

Written by Kerry Frampton and Ben Hales, and created by the Olivier-nominated team behind Rough Magic and Midsummer Mechanicals, this joyful new production invites audiences aged 5 to 105 to step into a story filled with wonder, courage and friendship.

A World Elsewhere runs from 25 July to 30 August in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare’s Globe.

A Magical Family Adventure in London

Meet Cass — a boy with a heart bursting with stories.

Guided by his Grandma’s love of Shakespeare, Cass and his loyal band of imaginary friends have journeyed through limitless adventures: facing villains, outwitting monsters, surviving shipwrecks, and meeting heroes across worlds only imagination can build.

But something has changed.

The stories are losing their spark. The adventures feel smaller. And a strange darkness is creeping into Cass’s elsewhere-world.

To bring the magic back, Cass may need to discover what comes next… in a whole other story.

Who is A World Elsewhere for?

A World Elsewhere is an epic family show created for audiences aged 5 to 105.

Whether you’re bringing children for their first theatre adventure, planning a family day out in London, or looking for a joyful, inventive production at Shakespeare’s Globe, this is a story designed to enchant.

Book Tickets for A World Elsewhere

Book your A World Elsewhere tickets early and experience an unforgettable summer production in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse — one of London’s most atmospheric indoor theatres. Funny, moving and gloriously imaginative, this is a summer show designed to leave audiences glowing long after the final moment.

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Performance Information

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Stars and Creatives

Who are the creative team of A World Elsewhere?

  • Writer: Kerry Frampton
  • Director: Lucy Cuthbertson
  • Composer and Writer: Ben Hales
  • Designer: Rose Revitt

 

Important Notes

Access Performances
Captioned: Thursday 20 August 1:30pm
BSL: Wednesday 26 August 1:30pm
Relaxed: Thursday 13 August 3pm, Thursday 27 August 11am
Audio Described: Tuesday 18 August 3pm

Venue Information

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse , 21 New Globe Walk, London, SE1 9DT

Nearest Tube or Train: London Bridge (Jubilee line, Northern line)

Nearest Buses: 45, 63, 100, 15, 17, 11, 15, 17, 23, 26, 76, 381 , RV1, 344

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Frequently Asked Questions

A World Elsewhere is playing at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse in London
The running time of A World Elsewhere is 1 hour 30 minutes
The age recommendations for A World Elsewhere are: 5+. All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult, and cannot be sat separately
Yes, A World Elsewhere has matinee performances on the following days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

A World Elsewhere follows Cass, a boy inspired by his Grandma’s love of Shakespeare, whose once-boundless imagination begins to darken. To save his stories, he must restore the magic of his elsewhere-world.

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