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The Globe Shop Blog

Keep up to date with what we're doing at the Globe Shop, from seasonal ranges to show inspired collections, we want to tell you all about it!

Shakespeare’s Birthday – Behind the Range 2025

Our curated selection of gifts chosen to represent Shakespeare’s birthday changes annually as we create new and exclusive designs to celebrate the Bard.

Shakespeare Retellings for a Modern YA Audience

This is by no means an academic assessment of these works, this is a purely for fun commentary on what I have read so far, and why certain books were chosen for our book boxes over others.

The Scottish Play, Reimagined: Macbeth's Enduring Appeal in Literature and Beyond

Shakespeare's Macbeth is a play that continues to haunt and fascinate audiences centuries after it was written.

Romeo & Juliet Gifts

For years we have tried designs relating to both the love story and the tragedy, and today we offer a selection of both styles of design which include some of the most recognisable quotes from the play.

Behind the Scenes: The Making of the Dogs in Ruffs Calendar 2026

It only makes sense to start this by mentioning that we are a team of animal lovers!

Why We Choose 100% Organic Cotton For Our Print to Order Textiles

We are committed to seeking out more sustainable products and production processes for our ever-expanding collection of print to order products.

Meet the Shop Team

A big hello from the Shakespeare's Globe Shop team!

Christmas Gift Guide 2024

Relax this Christmas, pull up a chair, sit back, crack open the mead and enjoy a worry free gifting season with our Christmas Gift Guide as your helping hand.

Double, Double, Toil and Trouble: a Halloween Reading List for Shakespeare Lovers

Let your dreams—or perhaps, nightmares—be filled with the enchanting and captivating tales of our world and those found in the darkest corners of our imagination from this reading list.

Halloween Gift Guide 2024

Shakespeare’s Globe Shop stocks gifts inspired by Shakespeare and perfect for Halloween year-round.

Back to School with Shakespeare's Globe

We know you have lots of choices when you’re picking stationery for work, for school, or just for fun, but we hope you will love our unique, exclusive, Shakespeare inspired stationery the most!

Shakespeare Summer Reading List - Kids Edition

Shakespeare's summer reading guide for younger readers.

Shakespeare in the Sun (fingers crossed!!): A Summer Reading Guide

Whether you're a seasoned Globe trotter or a complete newbie, this reading list has something for everyone, guaranteed to make your summer sizzle with the wit and wisdom of Shakespeare.

Shakespeare's Cat

Did you know that our Shakespeare cat graphics are inspired by real cats?

The Globe Shop Online Shop

We wanted to spend some time giving you more information about our online shop and what to expect when you place an order online with us.

Barding the Rainbow: Unveiling Queerness and Camp in Shakespeare and Elizabethan England

June bursts with Pride celebrations, a vibrant tapestry of inclusivity.

Proactive Retail Stock Management in the Arts and Heritage Sector

Much of our stock is stored in house in the bowels of the Globe Theatre.

Heartsease seeds - growing your own love potion

"a little western flower, Before milk-white now purple with love's wound. And maidens call it love-in-idleness."

Monsters, Magic, and Mischief: Shakespeare's Whimsical World for Kids

Dive into our collection of books and discover how Shakespeare's timeless tales can be surprisingly fun and exciting for young readers of all ages.

Forbidden Love, Everlasting Echoes: Why Romeo & Juliet Still Resonates Today

"Forbidden love, timeless tragedy."

Taking an Environmentally Conscious Approach to Retail

Our mission to provide a ‘greener’ product offering all started because of feedback from our wider shop team.

Textile Printing with Paul Bristow Associated Ltd.

Our textiles are printed in Wrexham, Wales by Paul Bristow Associates Ltd. a family run business with over 25 years’ experience as a textile printer and manufacturer.

Much Ado About Nothing in Shakespeare's Globe Shop

Want to know how we came up with the designs behind one of Shakespeare's most popular and raucous comedies?

Valentine’s Day at Shakespeare’s Globe Shop

No one says ‘I love you’ like the characters in Shakespeare’s plays.

Exclusive Gifts from Shakespeare's Globe Shop

We work to bring new and innovative designs to you year after year, gifts that can't be purchased anywhere else!

Christmas 2023 at Shakespeare's Globe Shop

Shakespeare’s Globe Shop has Christmas gifts to make your Christmas merry and bright.

Halloween 2023 at Shakespeare's Globe Shop

The time when screech-owls cry and ban-dogs howl And spirits walk (Henry VI, Act 1, scene 4)

Macbeth Gifts

If Macbeth is your favourite of Shakespeare’s plays then the Globe Shop has got gifts to really make you scream!

Shakespeare Books

With a selection of books for all age ranges, if you’re looking for a book about Shakespeare you’ve come to the right place!

Shakespeare's Globe Shop

The Globe Shop is located in London, England and sells a range of gifts and books inspired by William Shakespeare and his works.

Meet the Maker

Get to know our suppliers in our Meet the Maker series interviews.

Rowan Tree Print

Bold, hand carved linocut prints to make you smile with a witty quote or a pun!

BisQuotes

Carol's background is in graphic design, so naturally, she has an affinity for typography, great writing, and memorable details.

Meghan Cole

Meghan has been designing products for the Globe Shop for the last 18 years.

The London Sock Exchange

We worked with The London Sock Exchange to develop a range of socks inspired by characters on the Globe Theatre stage.

Belladonna

Belladonna is a sister double-act whose bold and bright (and very darkly Shakespearean) Perspex creations are a real conversation starter!

Wotmalike

Jo Burrows is the designer behind Wotmalike's quirky wooden decorations (for life, not just for Christmas!)

Allison Wiffen Ceramics

Allison Wiffen works out of her North Yorkshire studio making gorgeous jewellery from the finest white ceramic.

Folk & Fortune

Claire Lewis is the designer/maker behind Folk & Fortune.

Thread Drawn by Tobyboo

Tina Crawford is the artist behind Thread Drawn by Tobyboo and works from her art studio in west London.