Access Facilities

Shakespeare’s Globe aims to be accessible and welcoming to all and is committed to making your visit as easy and as enjoyable as possible.

Theatre tickets are booked through the Box Office. When booking please inform us of any access requirements.
Telephone: 020 7401 9919
Disabled patrons are entitled to a half price seated ticket, or two for the price of one when bringing a companion.

Access Information:
Telephone: 020 7902 1409
10am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Email: access@shakespearesglobe.com

Deaf or hearing impaired people

A hearing aid induction loop is available at all performances. Please note that the Globe is an open-air theatre and the loop will amplify all sounds. Hearing aids should be switched to ‘T’ position. A small number of induction loop enhancers are available for digital hearing aid users, please ask at the Information Desk on arrival. Hearing dogs are welcome. Please inform box office at time of booking.

Sign language interpreted performances:
Macbeth Sunday 13 June 1pm
Henry VIII Saturday 19 June 2pm
Anne Boleyn Friday 20 August 7.30pm
Henry IV Part 1 Sunday 22 August 1pm
Henry IV Part 2 Sunday 29 August 6.30pm
Bedlam Friday 24 September 7.30pm

Blind or visually impaired people

Touch Tours are available before each audio described performance. Guide dogs are welcome, please inform box office at time of booking.

Audio described performances:
Macbeth Sunday 23 May 1pm
Henry VIII Saturday 26 June 2pm
Henry IV Part 1 Sunday 11 July 1pm
Anne Boleyn Saturday 7 August 2pm
Henry IV Part 2 Thursday 26 August 2pm
Bedlam Saturday 25 September 2pm

Parking
Two disabled parking spaces are available. Spaces must be booked in advance and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact the access information line.

Wheelchair Users

Macbeth
Due to the set design for Macbeth there is no wheelchair access to the yard for the production. Wheelchair users will be booked into the Gentlemen's Rooms.

The theatre has provision for wheelchair users in the yard and Gentlemen’s Rooms, and there is full disabled access throughout the rest of the site.
Gentlemen’s Rooms tickets must be pre-booked. One wheelchair platform is available in the yard, and must be pre-booked through the box office. Please note that sight lines from ground level can be restricted.

Access Guides
An access guide is available in large print. Please contact the access information line or ask at the Information Desk.

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