{"title": "A Midsummer Night's Dream: Globe Theatre", "start": "2026-11-02T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-04-11T00:00:00+01:00", "place": "Globe Theatre", "address": "21 New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT Bankside", "price": "GBP 30", "price_from": "30.00", "price_to": null, "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/theatre/comedy"], "description": "\"A Midsummer Night's Dream: Globe Theatre\" is an open-air staging of Shakespeare's playful, chaotic comedy about spells, transformations, and the fickle nature of love. Emily Lim, whose previous work includes Brighter Still and The Odyssey, directs the production. Four young Athenian lovers caught in a confusing love quadrangle flee into an enchanted forest, where mischievous fairies, the fairy king Oberon and queen Titania, and the trickster Puck ensnare them in a world of chaos, trickery, and midsummer madness. Performed in the sun-soaked open air of the Globe Theatre, the show offers an immersive and unforgettable theatrical treat.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/a-midsummer-nights-dream-globe-theatre-103933/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/7f688e147641f934b10f61da891e02cea74b5eebbd40e342de39d03be3fb6363-600.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-02T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-04-11T00:00:00+01:00", "place": "Globe Theatre", "address": "21 New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT Bankside", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Much Ado About Nothing", "start": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-24T00:00:00Z", "place": "Globe Theatre", "address": "21 New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT Bankside", "price": "GBP 10", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": "10.00", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/theatre/comedy"], "description": "Much Ado About Nothing is Shakespeare's wittiest comedy, staged at the Globe Theatre in Bankside, London. Director Chelsea Walker brings the play to life as part of the Globe's 'Imagine Together' summer season. It tells the story of Benedick and Beatrice, polar opposites clashing in a battle of the sexes while their friends attempt to matchmake them, as Don John's scheming threatens the happy ending of the young lovers Claudio and Hero. Full of mistaken identities, witty banter and hilarious antics, it is one of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/much-ado-about-nothing-63485/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/da46de337dc9291d2bedcc7d179fac6330249de3e3764f6f09f63c932f437d9e-600.webp"}, {"title": "As You Like It", "start": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-25T00:00:00Z", "place": "Globe Theatre", "address": "21 New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT Bankside", "price": "GBP 30", "price_from": "30.00", "price_to": null, "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/theatre/comedy"], "description": "\"As You Like It\" is Shakespeare's light-hearted comedy, staged in the open-air Globe Theatre in Bankside. It follows young lovers Rosalind and Orlando, who flee to the Forest of Arden, where Rosalind hides in disguise as a man while their romance blooms amid secret love notes, mistaken identities and a wise fool. The staging is co-directed by Sean Holmes and Charlie Josephine and fills the theatre with live music, revelry and a happily ever after. The production runs about two hours and forty minutes, including a twenty-minute interval.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/as-you-like-it-63483/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/14e41cd8f78b4e2c8826f813adaad338f92d699ac47df5d1ee4caf7c8a3696fd-600.webp"}, {"title": "CricklePlayers Presents - A Midsummer Night's Dream with Mary Chater", "start": "2026-11-07T14:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-07T16:00:00Z", "place": "Cricklewood Library", "address": "NW2 6UY London", "price": "", "price_from": "4.70", "price_to": "10.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["stage/theatre/shakespeare"], "description": "CricklePlayers Presents - A Midsummer Night's Dream with Mary Chater is a series of practical workshops at Cricklewood Library exploring Shakespeare's comedy. It is led by renowned local actor Mary Chater, who approaches Shakespeare dramatically rather than academically. Participants read the play, explore its characters, and bring its magical scenes to life by standing them up on their feet. No acting experience is needed, only an Arden edition of the play, and sessions are open to over 18s.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/crickleplayers-presents-a-midsummer-nights-dream-with-mary-c-89025/", "official_url": "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thefriendsofcricklewoodlibrary/2296993?date=2026-11-07", "image": "https://noky.io/images/1d4c08ab305940bf4a3a55e88659b9f3c7d603af0b7afd8c5e818b7942bd3f35-600.webp"}, {"title": "(Un)Shakespearean Nightmares", "start": "2026-11-07T19:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Playground Theatre, Cafe and Bar", "address": "Latimer Industrial Estate 8, W10 6RQ London", "price": "£16, concessions £14", "price_from": "16.00", "price_to": "16.00", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/theatre/comedy"], "description": "(Un)Shakespearean Nightmares is a fast-paced comedy in which Shakespeare's forgotten and iconic characters rebel against the Bard himself. Voila! Theatre Festival and The Playground Theatre present the show, whose cast plays multiple roles in a surreal battle to rewrite destiny and reclaim their stories from their tyrannical creator. It blends farce, parody, and meta-theatre and is recommended for ages 15 and up.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/unshakespearean-nightmares-65864/", "official_url": "https://www.theplaygroundtheatre.org.uk/projects/unshakespeareannightmares", "image": "https://noky.io/images/0c8351e37d2fe144a7517d708c1896ce00f57c8905e3aef963bad633c63dca1a-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Twelfth Night: Family Workshop (5-8 years)", "start": "2026-10-30T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-04-03T00:00:00+01:00", "place": "Shakespeare's Globe", "address": "New Globe Walk 21, SE1 9DT London", "price": "£13.00", "price_from": "13.00", "price_to": "13.00", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["stage/theatre/shakespeare"], "description": "Twelfth Night: Family Workshop (5-8 years) is a fun and practical workshop bringing Shakespeare's whirlwind comedy of love and confusion Twelfth Night to life. It is run by Shakespeare's Globe and led by one of the Globe's highly experienced practitioners, who include actors, teachers and directors. Games and activities draw out elements of the play's language, characters and themes, bringing families together to discover this enchanting and chaotic tale in a rehearsal room. It is aimed at children aged 5-8 and their grown-ups, and tickets include entry to the exhibition about the history and magic behind Shakespeare's Globe.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/twelfth-night-family-workshop-5-8-years-38512/", "official_url": "https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/whats-on/twelfth-night-family-workshop-5-8-years/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/2384bd898d4bdc0ff6d816197987a80aeb1956c19678a34ff2ea661fe5d9ce2b-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Outer Limits – Robin Hood Rehearsal Observation", "start": "2026-11-06T14:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Queen's Theatre", "address": "RM11 1QT Hornchurch", "price": "Pay What You Can", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/theatre/pantomime"], "description": "An Outer Limits behind-the-scenes session where visitors can observe a rehearsal for the pantomime Robin Hood. The theatre's team of Actor-Musicians bring the story to life under director Kash Arshad, and the producing team answers questions. Spaces are limited and booking is advised.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/outer-limits-robin-hood-rehearsal-observation-64301/", "official_url": "https://queens-theatre.co.uk/shows-items/outer-limits-robin-hood-rehearsal-observation/", "image": ""}, {"title": "Twelfth Night: Family Workshop (9-11 Years)", "start": "2026-10-30T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-04-03T00:00:00+01:00", "place": "Shakespeare's Globe", "address": "New Globe Walk 21, SE1 9DT London", "price": "£13.00", "price_from": "13.00", "price_to": "13.00", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["stage/theatre/shakespeare"], "description": "A fun and practical family workshop exploring disguise, mischief and love in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, designed for children aged 9–11 and their grown-ups. Held in a rehearsal room, it uses activities and games to draw out the play's language, characters and themes. It is led by one of the Globe's highly experienced practitioners, including actors, teachers and directors. Tickets include entry to the exhibition about the history and magic behind Shakespeare's Globe.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/twelfth-night-family-workshop-9-11-years-38527/", "official_url": "https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/whats-on/twelfth-night-family-workshop-9-11-years/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/6ca1db9d238291692b888504a56a945034af03e1ccefe62801e002521b978cfc-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Pinocchio - Globe", "start": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-01-03T00:00:00Z", "place": "Globe Theatre", "address": "21 New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT Bankside", "price": "GBP 8", "price_from": "8.00", "price_to": "13.00", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/musical"], "description": "A musical version of Pinocchio, the story of a little wooden puppet built by the woodcarver Geppetto and brought to life by the Blue Fairy, whose nose grows each time he lies and who longs to become a real boy. It has a book and lyrics by Charlie Josephine, music and lyrics by Jim Fortune, and is directed by Sean Holmes. Playing in the open air of the Globe Theatre, it follows Pinocchio through adventures where he learns the true meaning of freedom, family and what makes you human. A moving, whimsical festive treat for the whole family, told with puppetry and song.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/pinocchio-globe-63486/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e6f9b8726ef0e6e0e7c1aa06161f35e4dea66f58d4af7232b81a613c6676ffbf-600.webp"}, {"title": "CTG presents Mary Zimmerman's The Arabian Nights", "start": "2026-11-10T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-14T00:00:00Z", "place": "New Wimbledon Theatre", "address": "The Broadway 93, SW19 1QG London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/theatre/drama"], "description": "CTG presents Mary Zimmerman's The Arabian Nights, a stage production at the Studio at New Wimbledon Theatre. Mary Zimmerman's play is directed by Shehrry Naz and performed by Carlton Theatre Group. It runs at the Wimbledon theatre from 10 to 14 November.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/ctg-presents-mary-zimmermans-the-arabian-nights-37346/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/77b07ef14c2622877a43fb99f2e0344c1fe44be54252ac41518b5e37cc9f89cd-1200.webp"}, {"title": "National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope", "start": "2026-11-09T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Picturehouse Central", "address": "Great Windmill Street, W1D 7DH London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/theatre/comedy"], "description": "National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope is a filming of a play, shown live on stage at the National Theatre. Indhu Rubasingham directs Martin Crimp's razor-sharp reimagining of Molière's classic dark comedy, starring award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) in the title role, alongside Paul Chahidi, Tom Mison and Abigail Cruttenden. Alice, a brilliant novelist, despises the carefully constructed lies of modern society, but the more she challenges those around her, the fiercer the backlash becomes. Soon she must confront the price of speaking her truth in a world that would rather silence her.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/national-theatre-live-the-misanthrope-37848/", "official_url": "https://pcm.picturehouses.com/movie-details/030/HO00018166/national-theatre-live-the-misanthrope", "image": "https://noky.io/images/ceeda67395dc722c5c42065dabcd2a922478ef9de160009a3e5fd666bee07126-1200.webp"}, {"title": "The Seagull", "start": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-04-27T00:00:00+01:00", "place": "Sam Wanamaker Playhouse", "address": "New Globe Walk 21, SE1 9DT London", "price": "GBP 7", "price_from": "7.00", "price_to": null, "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/theatre/drama"], "description": "The Seagull is a play by Anton Chekhov staged at the candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse in London. Director Caroline Steinbeis and translator Rory Mullarkey, who together made the 2025 production of Three Sisters, reunite for this timeless story of ambition and desire, inspired by Shakespeare's Hamlet. On a rural estate, the lives of four people intersect: the middlebrow writer Boris Trigorin, the ingenue Nina, the washed-up actress Irina Arkadina, and her son Konstantin Treplev, a brooding experimental playwright. When Konstantin falls in love with Nina while staging a play on his uncle's estate, but she is drawn to Trigorin, his mother's lover, a thrilling psychological drama follows.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-seagull-63524/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/25e9b6bb190dd82d3939273b1d03f7d3ea96b8a8f8892a32a7f27350d3607255-600.webp"}, {"title": "My Neighbour Totoro", "start": "2026-11-06T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-06T21:40:00Z", "place": "Gillian Lynne Theatre", "address": "Drury Lane, WC2B 5PW London", "price": "GBP 20–150", "price_from": "55.00", "price_to": null, "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/puppetry"], "description": "My Neighbour Totoro is a magical stage play. It runs at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London's West End. The show is performed by a company of actors and Kazego puppeteers, whose cast includes performers such as Victoria Chen as Mei, Helen Chong as Satsuki and Eero Chen Liu as principal puppeteer of Ototoro.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/my-neighbour-totoro-36239/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/20685387bde730c0938ddfe265e1adf586d6da789b9124a23008379e428971f2-600.webp"}, {"title": "Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour", "start": "2026-10-25T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2027-01-30T00:00:00Z", "place": "Shakespeare's Globe", "address": "New Globe Walk 21, SE1 9DT London", "price": "£23.00", "price_from": "15.00", "price_to": "23.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["literature/classics", "occasion/halloween", "society/folklore"], "description": "The Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour is a family-friendly spooky guided tour of the Globe Theatre that brings to life the ghosts, spirits and scary happenings of Shakespeare's most chilling plays. It is run at Shakespeare's Globe, an open-air theatre, as part of its Guided Tours. The tour covers the Three Witches' spells in Macbeth, Hamlet's father's ghost, Shakespeare's love of the supernatural, grisly medical practices of his time, folktales of creatures like the Thames River Monster, and traditional ways to protect against evil spirits. Tickets include entry to the exhibition, the tour runs about an hour, is in English and suitable for all ages, though some content may scare younger audiences.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/ghosts-ghouls-family-tour-38515/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/0d8c6b477fde7b8ecbe8447586996db1d22e387dbf18f4a623463a3acf70c672-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Nonsense and Sensibility", "start": "2026-11-17T19:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-28T19:30:00Z", "place": "Bridge House Theatre", "address": "High Street 2, SE20 8RZ London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/theatre/comedy"], "description": "Nonsense and Sensibility is a comedy-drama about a pair of feuding actors forced to put on a production of Sense and Sensibility entirely on their own. It is written by Sophie Pell as a semi-adaptation, directed by Nick Delvallé and produced by Ashen Pine Productions. Madeline Pell plays Samantha and Gareth Balai plays Bartholomew, two characters audiences may fall in love with as they slip, slide and stumble through the beloved classic story. The show promises shenanigans, petty arguments, Austonian dialogue and more than a little heart.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/nonsense-and-sensibility-35086/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/551e5622c0955574fce76b86bc3c86dcbff294ef179c70a09b4cea100e669030-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Good Sex", "start": "2026-11-04T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-06T00:00:00Z", "place": "Battersea Arts Centre", "address": "SW11 5TN London", "price": "Pay What You Can (Recommended Price £25)", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/theatre"], "description": "Good Sex is a piece of theatre that asks how you have sex on stage. It comes from theatre makers Dead Centre with novelist and essayist Emilie Pine, and follows two strangers each night who perform a story of desire, betrayal and loneliness without having rehearsed together, guided by an Intimacy Director. Since premiering at Dublin Theatre Festival in 2022 it has toured Europe and New York, and now makes its UK premiere at Battersea Arts Centre. The Wednesday performance features Jack Gleeson and Phia Saban.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/good-sex-73825/", "official_url": "https://bac.org.uk/whats-on/good-sex/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b5e4d98ab18e72912cc2ecf8c3ce55e557af40466d9da48ade733d08480ab262-1200.webp"}, {"title": "White Rabbit Red Rabbit", "start": "2026-06-08T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-30T23:30:00Z", "place": "Duchess Theatre", "address": "Catherine Street 3-5, WC2B 5LA London", "price": "GBP 25–60", "price_from": "25.00", "price_to": "60.00", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/theatre/experimental-theatre"], "description": "White Rabbit Red Rabbit is a theatrical experiment in which a different performer each night opens an envelope with a script they have never seen, performing it without rehearsal or a director. It was written by Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour, who was forbidden to leave his country at the time of writing, and it asks questions about obedience, choice and freedom of expression. Since its 2011 premiere it has been translated into more than 30 languages and performed over 3,000 times, and this London season celebrates its 15th anniversary. On 8 June the performer is Lucian Msamati, with other dates featuring names such as David Tennant and Riz Ahmed.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/white-rabbit-red-rabbit-37387/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/7a4542b29c14ae3c8d2f80b804d8fd29e618ef9b3a75cbefbcdf32c6a735defb-2000.webp"}]}