Shakespeare By Candlelight
A nostalgic, slow-burn classical night.
22 Southwark Bridge Road ENTRANCE OPPOSITE, 54 Park St, London SE1 9HB
Shakespeare by Candlelight invites you to experience the Bard’s words on the very site where the original Globe Theatre once stood. In an intimate atmosphere lit by the flicker of candlelight, two live musicians perform alongside a curated selection of Shakespeare’s greatest soliloquies, monologues, and speeches. This living theatre experience strips away modern distance, allowing voices and music to intertwine on historic ground. Familiar speeches and lesser-known moments are brought to life through a performance that explores themes of love, ambition, grief, and power. Whether you are a lifelong fan or new to his work, the evening offers an accessible and elegant encounter with the greatest words written for the stage.
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Where does Shakespeare By Candlelight take place?+
The performance is held at COLAB Tower, located at 22 Southwark Bridge Road, London SE1 9HB.
How do I purchase tickets for this performance?+
Tickets on Mood.
What is the format of the evening?+
The experience features live acoustic music paired with readings of Shakespeare’s most famous soliloquies and speeches in a candlelit atmosphere.
