London Drum

Shakespeare’s Troilus And Cressida at the Globe Theatre

Troilus And Cressida
Where? Globe Theatre, 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside When? 26th September to 26th October 2025 Price? Standing: £5 to £10; Seated: £25 to £80 Parking: Nearby car parks Buses: 11, 15, 17, 26, 45, 63, 76, 100, 344, 381, 344 Bus fares Trains: The closest station is Southwark Jubilee Other nearby stations: Cannon Street and Mansion House Train fares

Tickets from £25 Book tickets

Official tickets from London Theatre Direct 100% secure booking process Tickets are exchanged or fully refunded if the show is cancelled Full member of STAR - the Society Of Ticket Agents and Retailers

The Globe Theatre will be putting on a new adaptation of Shakespeare's rarely-performed Troilus And Cressida - a study of celebrity and the role that ego plays in driving war forwards.

In a masterful blend of comedy, tragedy and biting satire, the tale of love and betrayal between the Trojan prince Troilus and Cressida is set against the backdrop of the exhausting Trojan War - a war that ground to a halt long ago.

With the war losing all of its excitement and glamour, the heroes that the Greeks and Trojans once worshipped are no longer living up to their mythic narratives, allowing Shakespeare to explore the cult of celebrity with a cynical take on heroism, honor and human frailty.

With its unique staging and strikingly modern script, the Globe's adaptation brings fresh energy to this age-old drama, inviting us to reconsider the true nature of war, romance and reputation.

Watching a play at the Globe Theatre

Inside the Globe TheatrePhoto: londondrum.com
Inside the Globe TheatrePhoto: londondrum.com

The Globe Theatre is a replica of the one that stood in Shakespeare's day and is completely open to the weather. If you buy a cheap ticket then you'll be standing in the 'yard' that surrounds the stage. In Shakespeare's day it would have been filled with wet mud and sawdust, but these days it's solid concrete.

You can also sit on one of the balconies that wrap around the yard. For the best view we recommend going for one on the middle level... but try and avoid the three bays closest to the stage because your view will be obscured by some supporting columns (so don't go in blocks A, B, C, N, P or Q). If you're in the upper level then avoid the first four bays (so don't go in blocks A, B, C, D, M, N, P or Q). And if you're on the lower level avoid the first two bays (A, B, P and Q).

Troilus And Cressida Cast & Creatives

Director: Owen Horsley; Written by: William Shakespeare

How to get to the Globe Theatre

Bus and train fares to Globe Theatre
Fare zone Cash Oyster & Contactless Travelcard
Single fare Single fare Daily cap One day
Peak Off-peak Peak Off-peak Any­time Off-peak
Bus (all zones) n/a £1.75 £5.25 £6
Train (zone 1) £7 £2.90 £2.80 £8.90 £8.90 £16.60(zone 1-4) £16.60(zone 1-6)
Train (zone 1-2) £7 £3.50 £2.90 £8.90 £8.90
Train (zone 1-3) £7 £3.80 £3.10 £10.50 £10.50
Train (zone 1-4) £7 £4.60 £3.40 £12.80 £12.80
Train (zone 1-5) £7 £5.20 £3.60 £15.30 £15.30 £23.60(zone 1-6)
Train (zone 1-6) £7 £5.80* £3.80* £16.30 £16.30
* Journeys between zone 1 and Heathrow are always charged at the peak rate. Prices are correct as of
Bus No.11, 15, 17, 26, 45, 63, 76, 100, 344, 381 and 344 all stop near the Globe Theatre. The closest train station is Southwark Jubilee. Plan your journey from Bank, Charing Cross, Earl’s Court, Euston, King’s Cross St. Pancras, Liverpool Street, London Bridge, Marylebone, Paddington, Victoria, Waterloo or another station:

You might be interested in…

Search for more theatre shows and Shakespeare plays in London, or look for things to do on Bankside. Check out all the other events on Friday 26th September, Saturday 27th September and during September 2025

★★★Globe Theatre

Read our review of Globe Theatre

From £35The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe

The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe at Sadler’s Wells

From £25The Producers

Mel Brooks’ The Producers at the Garrick Theatre

From £19Dracula

Dracula – A new adaptation of Bram Stoker’s horror classic

From £31Ghost Stories

Ghost Stories – A truly terrifying show at the Peacock Theatre