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Casting announced for MacBeth at Shakespeare’s Globe

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Shakespeare’s Globe have today announced the cast of Macbeth, running in the Globe Theatre from 21 July – 28 October. Directed by Abigail Graham (The Merchant of Venice, 2022), the cast of Macbeth comprises Max Bennett as Macbeth, Matti Houghton as Lady Macbeth, Aaron Anthony as Macduff, Eleanor Wyld as Lady Macduff, Fode Simbo as Banquo, Helena Lymbery as Duncan / Siward, Joseph Payne as Malcolm, Calum Callaghan as Witch / Porter / Murderer, Ben Caplan as Witch / Murderer / Doctor, Ferdy Roberts as Witch / Seyton, Gabby Wong as Ross, Luke Beggs as Young Siward, Timothy Daniel as Fleance, Max Ellis as Young Siward, Cam’ron Joseph as Macduff’s Child, Arno Perry as Macduff’s Child, and Elijah Sholanke as Fleance. Director Abigail Graham says:  “I am incredibly grateful to be exploring Macbeth with this fearless ensemble of actors. … Continue reading Casting announced for MacBeth at Shakespeare’s Globe

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Shakespeare’s Globe Announces Full Cast of ‘Midsummer Mechanicals’

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Shakespeare’s Globe is delighted to announce the cast and company for Midsummer Mechanicals opening in Sam Wanamaker Playhouse 28 July – 21 August. The is the first time the Globe is premiering a full-scale production for families and young people. Midsummer Mechanicals is a co-production with Splendid Productions, directed by Lucy Cuthbertson and Kerry Frampton and written by Kerry Frampton and Ben Hales. Midsummer Mechanicals is an hilarious new follow-up to the play-within-a-play from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, following Peter Quince’s troupe’s attempt to recapture the success of their first hit show, Pyramus and Thisbe. Lucy Cuthbertson is the Co-Director of Education at Shakespeare’s Globe and was Artistic Director of Stantonbury Theatre. Lucy is a founding member of … Continue reading Shakespeare’s Globe Announces Full Cast of ‘Midsummer Mechanicals’

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A New Take on Twelfth Night

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By Dorothy Grace Franklin Photo:  Marc Brenner I had the pleasure to see the summer season’s last production of “Twelfth Night” at the Globe. Being a massive literature fan, especially Shakespearean, I was thrilled to hear I would be studying this play for my school course, and I was even more thrilled to hear a production of it was taking place when I was visiting London. The use of the Globe’s staging was intriguing to say the least. With a deer carcass hung from the ceiling (in reference to the numerous conversations and comparisons between love and hunting), and a … Continue reading A New Take on Twelfth Night

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Shakespeare’s Globe will re-open its door this April

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The London venue has revealed it will re-open in April before launching its summer season. Starting April 13th, socially distanced guided tour will take place at Shakespeare’s Globe. The restaurant and on-site bar will also be available for outdoor dining from April 12th. “Closing the Globe last year was a truly awful experience – none of us wanted the pandemic to be a reality, but in the face of public safety we of course did what was needed. (…) But, more than anything, we are excited to have audiences back in our wooden ‘O’, and we are well-prepared to safely … Continue reading Shakespeare’s Globe will re-open its door this April