ESU Performing Shakespeare Grand Final 2026

The English-Speaking Union invites you to join us at the Sam Wanamaker Theatre at Shakespeare’s Globe for the grand final of the ESU Performing Shakespeare Competition 2026 on Thursday, 25 June!

If you are a school group and would like to attend with students, please email [email protected] with the number of tickets you would like and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Please arrive between 12.35-12.45pm ready for the performances to begin promptly at 1pm. For those unable to attend, the event will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel.

Please book all of your tickets before 9am on Wednesday, 24 June.

Please note, if you are attending as an audience member, you consent to photos/videos being shared on our social media. If you do not consent, please get in contact with our team at [email protected].

**IMPORTANT **

If you are attending this event with someone aged 18 or under, we require a completed photo permissions form. You can find that here: CLICK HERE

Please complete one form per student and email it to [email protected].

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