Footsbarn's Christmas Cracker

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**** 'An unmissable holiday treat.' The Independent

For the first time ever, Shakespeare’s Globe will be opening its doors over the festive season with a Christmas show.

Following their Shakespeare Party in 2008, the acclaimed and totally unique Footsbarn Theatre Company return to the Globe with their Christmas Cracker, a family feast of carnival, comedy and Christmas cheer.

What's in the cracker?
Your gift is a midwinter celebration of London's rich, bawdy, pagan past. Drawing from festive traditions, and inspired by the complete works of Shakespeare.

Will there be party hats?
Enough for everyone, including the three headed Shakespeare who recites poetry and discovers words that have never even been heard, for the family of musical tightrope walkers, for Bottom and for King Lear (or are they the same?), and for the Lord of Misrule who ensures that all the laws are broken in his hedonistic realm.

And jokes?
Oh yes, this cracker contains not just jokes, but magic, music, carnival, dance, puppets, circus and much more. Pull it and see.

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Please read the Important Information before booking.

Please note: whilst all seats are covered, the theatre is open to the elements and performances continue whatever the weather. Ticket holders are advised to come prepared for rain, sun and hot or cold temperatures.

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