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Watch A Midsummer Night's Dream by candlelight at Shakespeare's Globe

Enjoy a pre-show private tour with a Globe expert, and view the storied playwright's First Folio with a Shakespearean scholar

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01/31/2026 9:00 AM

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Subtotal US$147*

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The Experience

Feel the magic of A Midsummer Night's Dream on 31 January 2026 by the soft glow of candlelight. You'll begin with a private backstage tour helmed by an actor and Globe expert, including a stop by the Globe's costume store to peruse the masterful creations and an exclusive look at an original copy of Shakespeare's First Folio with a leading Shakespearean scholar. After breaking for lunch, you'll take your top-category seats in the intimate, candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse for a wintry take on Shakespeare's beloved comedy. Exclusively for Mastercard cardholders.

 

What's priceless

 

Discovering the secrets behind Shakespeare's stagecraft.

 

The highlights

 

  • Take in A Midsummer Night's Dream in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, London's only indoor candlelit theatre.
  • Embark on a private backstage tour led by a top Shakespearean scholar
  • Delight in an exclusive look at the First Folio
  • Receive a complimentary programme to remember the day

Details

  • Priceless experiences are reserved for Mastercard cardholders
  • Experience takes place at 9:00 a.m. on 31 January 2026
  • Experience must be booked at least 7 days in advance
  • 20 tickets are available for the experience. Cardholders may purchase a maximum of 4 tickets each, subject to the possession of a valid email
  • Price listed is for 1 person
  • Itinerary—
    9:00–10:30 a.m.: Heaven to Hell tour
    10:30-11:15 a.m.: First Folio tour
    11:15 a.m.–2:00pm p.m.: Break and lunch
    2:00–4:30 p.m.: Matinee performance (approx.)
  • Limited to 4 per person, subject to possessing a valid email

Fine Print

  • This experience is non-refundable upon purchase, unless otherwise noted