Mother Courage Globe Review 2026: Brecht’s Masterpiece Finally Arrives at Shakespeare’s Globe — Everything You Need to Know

This Mother Courage Globe review by London Reviews is the most thorough independent audience guide available for Bertolt Brecht’s anti-war masterpiece at Shakespeare’s Globe. We’ve researched the production’s creative team, full cast, ticket pricing, venue accessibility, seating options, and historical context to bring you everything you need to know before booking — including why this production matters, what to expect from the Globe’s first-ever Brecht staging, and practical tips for making the most of your visit.

Last updated: 30 April 2026 — Independently researched and written by the London Reviews editorial team. We do not accept payment from the venues or productions we review. This production opens 7 May 2026; this guide will be updated with audience and critic reviews after opening night.

Looking for an honest Mother Courage Globe review? This is the most thorough independent preview and audience guide for Mother Courage and Her Children — the landmark new production at Shakespeare’s Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London, SE1 9DT. Below we cover the cast and creative team, Brecht’s play and why it matters now, ticket prices from just £5, seating and standing options in the open-air Globe, venue accessibility, transport, and everything you need to plan your visit to this historic first.

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1. At a Glance — Mother Courage Factsheet

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2. Introduction — Why This Production Matters

Shakespeare’s Globe is staging Bertolt Brecht for the first time in its history. Let that sink in for a moment. The most famous Elizabethan playhouse reconstruction in the world — a venue that has spent nearly thirty years defined by its relationship with one playwright — is opening its doors to another. And it hasn’t chosen just any twentieth-century dramatist: it’s chosen Brecht, the German revolutionary who rewrote the rules of what theatre could be and do.

This Mother Courage Globe review covers a production that feels both historically significant and urgently timely. Artistic Director Michelle Terry has been gradually expanding the Globe’s summer programme to include twentieth-century classics — last year it was Arthur Miller’s The Crucible — but staging Brecht feels like a bolder step entirely. Brecht’s entire theatrical philosophy was built around making audiences think rather than simply feel. His “epic theatre” techniques — direct address, songs that interrupt the action, visible stagecraft — were designed to prevent the comfortable emotional identification that traditional theatre encouraged. Putting that into the Globe’s thrust stage, surrounded by standing groundlings who are already part of the action, is either a stroke of genius or a fascinating experiment. Possibly both.

The timing is deliberate. Terry said it plainly: “All the plays this season were born out of a world in chaos, whether that was the chaos of Shakespeare’s 1599 or Brecht’s 1939.” Mother Courage was first performed in 1941 as Europe burned, and its questions about who profits from war, who suffers, and who stays silent feel as raw today as they did then. The Globe is programming Brecht at the same time as the RSC is staging The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui — a double act of anti-war, anti-authoritarian theatre from two of Britain’s most important classical companies. A one-off Globe Talk on 28 May will bring both institutions together to discuss why Brecht matters now.

If you’ve read our Shoreditch Town Hall review, you’ll know we take London’s theatrical venues seriously. The Globe is in a different category altogether — a venue where the building itself is the experience. Seeing Brecht’s war-torn landscape played out under an open sky, surrounded by 700 standing groundlings, with the Thames flowing just behind the thatched walls, promises something no conventional theatre can offer.

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3. The Venue — Shakespeare’s Globe Guide

Location & Getting There

Shakespeare’s Globe sits on Bankside, on the south bank of the Thames, between the Tate Modern and Southwark Cathedral. It’s one of London’s most beautifully positioned theatres — the walk along the Thames Path from either direction is part of the experience. The Millennium Bridge delivers you almost to the doorstep with St Paul’s Cathedral behind you. Borough Market is eight minutes’ walk east. It’s a destination, not just a venue.

The nearest Tube stations are Blackfriars (District and Circle lines — about ten minutes’ walk via the bridge) and London Bridge (Northern and Jubilee lines — fifteen minutes along the riverside). Mansion House (District, Circle) is also walkable. By rail, Blackfriars Station is the closest at around ten minutes, with London Bridge at fifteen. The riverside walk from Waterloo takes around twenty-five minutes and is gorgeous on a summer evening. Bus routes 45, 63, and 100 serve Blackfriars Bridge; routes 11, 15, 17, 23, 26, 76, and 381 pass nearby. There’s also Bankside Pier right outside the Globe for those arriving by Thames Clippers. Two accessible parking spaces are available on a first-come basis — book via the Box Office on 020 7401 9919.

The Building

Opened in 1997, the Globe is a faithful reconstruction of the 1599 Elizabethan playhouse where Shakespeare’s plays were originally performed. It was the life’s work of American actor-director Sam Wanamaker, who spent twenty years fighting to bring it into existence. The building is constructed entirely from timber and natural materials, with a thatched roof — the first permitted in London since the Great Fire of 1666 — and a thrust stage that juts into the yard. It holds approximately 1,570 people: around 700 standing as groundlings in the open-air yard, and the rest seated on wooden benches across three tiers of covered galleries.

This is not a conventional theatre. There’s no air conditioning. There’s limited shelter. The benches have no backrests (cushions can be hired). And that’s entirely the point. Seeing theatre here is physical, communal, and exposed — qualities that feel perfectly suited to Brecht’s intentions.

Seating & Standing Guide

The Yard (standing): The cheapest and most immersive way to experience the Globe. You stand directly in front of the thrust stage, at eye level with the actors. Groundlings are part of the performance — actors frequently address and interact with them. For Mother Courage, described as bringing “the yard vividly to life with fury, empathy and joy-as-rebellion,” standing will almost certainly be the most electric experience. But you’ll be on your feet for potentially three hours, exposed to the weather, and you can’t sit down on the floor or bring your own seating. Wear comfortable shoes.

Lower Gallery (seated): The closest seated option to the stage. Good proximity, covered overhead, wooden bench seating. Best value for comfort versus sightlines.

Middle Gallery (seated): Slightly elevated, giving a broader view of the full stage picture and choreography. Wheelchair spaces are available in Gentleman’s Box P at this level, with excellent unobstructed views accessible via lift.

Upper Gallery (seated): The highest tier — most affordable seated option after the yard. You’re looking down on the action. Good for spectacle, less intimate. Central positions are strongly preferable to sides at all levels.

Accessibility

The main entrance on New Globe Walk is step-free with automatic doors. A lift serves all levels of the building (B, G, P, 1, and 2). There is one wheelchair space in the Yard and three in Gentleman’s Box P (Middle Gallery level), each with a companion seat — Box P offers excellent, unobstructed stage views and is accessible via lift. Two accessible toilets are available on the Piazza level. The Globe’s free Access Scheme offers adjusted ticket pricing for Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent audiences — register via 020 7401 9919 or [email protected].

This production has a comprehensive schedule of assisted performances: captioned (30 May, 4 June), BSL signed (1 June, 20 June), relaxed (6 June, 19 June), and audio described with touch tour (24 June). Assistance dogs are welcome — staff can care for them during the performance if sound levels are a concern.

Food, Drink & Facilities

The Swan Bar has step-free access and drinks can be taken into the auditorium (no glass or porcelain). The Globe has a café and restaurant on site. There’s a Globe Shop stocked with play texts and merchandise. No cloakroom is available, and bag sizes are strictly enforced: maximum 40cm x 35cm x 19cm (exceptions for medical equipment). Plan accordingly — there’s no storage for oversized bags.

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4. The Show: What to Expect (Spoiler-Free)

Mother Courage and Her Children is set during the Thirty Years’ War (1618–1648), Europe’s most devastating conflict before the twentieth century. Mother Courage is a travelling trader who drags her cart from battlefield to battlefield, selling supplies to soldiers on both sides. She’s a profiteer, a survivor, and a mother — fiercely determined to keep her three children alive by any means necessary. The play follows her across twelve years of war as she makes deal after deal, compromise after compromise, and gradually loses everything she’s trying to protect.

Brecht wrote it in 1939, in exile from Nazi Germany, as a warning about the seductive economics of warfare. The play’s central tension is devastatingly simple: Mother Courage can’t afford to stop profiting from war, and she can’t afford the price war demands. Every victory costs her something. Eventually, it costs her everything. And the play’s bitter genius is that she never fully learns — she can’t afford to. The cart keeps moving.

This is a play with live music, not a musical. The songs — an essential part of Brecht’s dramatic method — are performed as part of the action, sharpening the satire and heightening the emotional impact. New music for this production is by James Maloney. The songs aren’t there to comfort you; they’re there to make you think about what you’ve just watched.

Anna Jordan’s new translation has been commissioned specifically for the Globe. Jordan, whose credits include writing for Succession, has spoken about wanting audiences to view Mother Courage’s imperfections with “empathy and grace.” Elle While’s direction promises a “darkly hedonistic” production — a phrase that captures the contradiction at the heart of Brecht’s play, where survival is both heroic and morally corrosive.

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5. The Cast & Creative Team

Michelle Terry as Mother Courage

Michelle Terry is the Artistic Director of Shakespeare’s Globe — a position she’s held since 2018, during which she’s performed leading roles in Hamlet, Macbeth, The Merry Wives of Windsor, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the venue. She’s also acted extensively at the National Theatre, RSC, and Royal Court. Terry has a personal connection to this play: her mother played Kattrin (Mother Courage’s mute daughter) in a Bolton production in the 1970s. She’s spoken about the play’s power to explore what war does to a person, particularly in the role of mother — “so often painted as something soft or comfortable or unimportant but it’s the heart of everything.”

Full Cast

The cast features Vinnie Heaven as Eilif (Mother Courage’s eldest son), Rawaed Asde as Swiss Cheese (her honest son), Rachelle Diedericks as Kattrin (her mute daughter), Nadine Higgin as Yvette, Nicolas Tennant as Chef, Max Runham as Narrator, Ferdy Roberts as Minister, Simon Scardifield as General/Bloody Nose/Yellow Sergeant, Trieve Blackwood-Cambridge as Sergeant/Clerk/Man, Sarita Gabony as Woman/Soldier, Keaton Guimarães-Tolley as Recruiter/Fur Coat/Soldier, with Daniel Rainford and Ayla Wheatley as Ensemble/Covers, and Eiden-River Coleman and Sienna-Rae Kenna-Braithwaite as the children.

Creative Team

Director Elle While is a Globe Associate Artist with previous credits including Richard III, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Hamlet at the Globe. Anna Jordan’s translation is a new commission — Jordan is known for her sharp, contemporary voice as both a playwright (Yen, Lost Atoms) and television writer (Succession). Design is by takis, and original music by James Maloney. Casting is by Becky Paris, Head of Casting at Shakespeare’s Globe.

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6. Music, Staging & What to Expect from Brecht at the Globe

Brecht at the Globe is a fascinating proposition because the two theatrical traditions share more than you might think. Both use direct address. Both break the fourth wall. Both feature actors who step in and out of character. And both were created for audiences who stand, move, react, and participate. The Globe’s groundlings, who heckle, cheer, and gasp, are doing exactly what Brecht’s audiences were supposed to do: refusing to sit passively in the dark.

The production promises live music as an integral part of the staging. Brecht’s songs in Mother Courage are deliberately jarring — they interrupt the narrative to offer a different perspective, often contradicting what you’ve just seen. James Maloney’s new score for this production will determine the sonic world, and the Globe’s acoustics — designed for the human voice without amplification — should give the music a raw, immediate quality.

The production is described as “darkly hedonistic,” bringing “the yard vividly to life with fury, empathy and joy-as-rebellion.” That language suggests a production that will use the Globe’s unique spatial dynamics aggressively — expect the cart to move through the groundlings, expect the audience to be complicit in the economy of war, and expect the boundary between stage and yard to dissolve. This isn’t going to be a reverent museum piece. It’s going to be visceral.

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7. Tickets & Pricing

Shakespeare’s Globe remains one of the most affordable theatres in London, and that ethos is fully in play for Mother Courage. Yard standing tickets start at £5 through the Globe’s weekly £5 Rush (released every Friday at 11am for the following week, first come, first served). Standard yard tickets are £10. Seated gallery tickets range from approximately £25 to £102, depending on level and position. London Theatre Direct lists tickets from £7, TodayTix from £8, and London Box Office from £8.

A £3 per order transaction fee applies to all seated tickets booked through the Globe. The Globe’s Access Scheme offers adjusted pricing for Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent audiences — registration is free. Group discounts are available for parties of 14+.

Best Value Tips

The £5 Rush is unbeatable — there is no cheaper theatre ticket in London. Set a Friday 11am alarm and be ready. These are yard (standing) tickets only and sell out fast, especially for high-profile productions. Standard £10 yard tickets represent the next best value and are available for all performances. For seated comfort on a budget, Upper Gallery central positions offer reasonable views at the lowest seated prices. The Globe also offers 180,000+ tickets at £10 or less across the season, with limited £5 tickets available for every performance.

Where to Book

The official Shakespeare’s Globe website has the widest availability and the £5 Rush. London Theatre, TodayTix, London Box Office, and Official London Theatre are all authorised agents. The Box Office is open Mon–Fri 11am–6pm, Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 11am–5pm. Phone: 020 7401 9919.

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8. What to Expect: Pre-Opening Anticipation

Mother Courage and Her Children opens on 7 May 2026. As this guide is published before opening night, there are no audience or critic reviews yet. We’ll update this section comprehensively once the production has been seen and reviewed. Below, we outline what the production’s positioning and creative team suggest about the experience.

The theatre industry anticipation is high. This is the Globe’s first Brecht — a historically significant programming decision. Michelle Terry’s track record as a Globe performer is strong, with her Hamlet and Macbeth both generating significant interest. Elle While has directed at the Globe before and knows its unusual spatial demands. Anna Jordan’s involvement as translator brings a contemporary literary voice — her Succession credits suggest she understands how to write about power, complicity, and moral compromise in language that hits modern audiences where they live.

Time Out flagged the production early, noting Terry’s pattern of programming one twentieth-century classic per summer season and calling the choice of Brecht a notable escalation. WhatsOnStage covered the season announcement prominently. The accompanying Globe Talk with the RSC — discussing why both institutions are programming Brecht in response to the current political moment — underlines the seriousness of intent behind this production.

We’ll return with full critic and audience analysis after the production opens. Check back for updates.

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9. Why Audiences Will Love This

1. A historic first. This is the first Brecht production in Shakespeare’s Globe’s nearly thirty-year history. For theatre enthusiasts, that alone makes it an event worth attending.

2. Michelle Terry in the lead. The Globe’s Artistic Director has consistently delivered commanding performances on this stage. Mother Courage is one of theatre’s greatest female roles — complex, contradictory, funny, and devastating.

3. The Globe is perfect for Brecht. Open-air, audience standing around the stage, direct address, no fourth wall — the Globe’s architecture does naturally what Brecht spent his career trying to achieve artificially.

4. Devastatingly relevant. A play about who profits from war, written in 1939, staged in 2026. The production team isn’t being subtle about why they’ve chosen it now.

5. Extraordinary value. Yard tickets from £5 make this one of the most affordable significant theatrical events in London. Where else can you see a major production led by an Artistic Director for the price of a flat white?

6. Live music in the open air. The Globe’s acoustics, combined with James Maloney’s new score performed live, promises a uniquely atmospheric sonic experience.

7. A fresh translation. Anna Jordan’s new version, commissioned for this production, brings a contemporary voice to Brecht’s seventy-year-old text.

8. The summer evening experience. Evening performances at the Globe, as daylight fades and the open sky darkens overhead, are genuinely magical. For a play about survival under open skies, the setting is poetic.

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10. Areas for Consideration

1. Brecht isn’t for everyone. This isn’t a feel-good night out. Mother Courage is deliberately uncomfortable — Brecht designed his plays to provoke thought, not catharsis. If you’re looking for emotional resolution or a tidy ending, this won’t provide it. That’s the point.

2. Standing for up to three hours. Yard tickets are extraordinary value but require you to stand for the full duration. There’s no sitting on the floor and no bringing your own seating. If you’ve got mobility concerns or simply don’t fancy it, book seated gallery tickets instead.

3. Weather exposure. The Globe is open-air. Performances go ahead rain or shine. The yard is completely exposed; galleries are covered by the roof. Umbrellas are not allowed during performances. Bring a waterproof jacket and dress in layers. Check the forecast.

4. Wooden bench seating. Gallery seats are wooden benches with no backrests. Cushions can be hired from the Welcome Desk — we’d recommend it for a production of this length. The back rows of each gallery can lean against the wall behind.

5. Themes and content. This play deals with war, death, the loss of children, capitalism, and moral compromise. It contains strong language. While officially “all ages,” the thematic content is best suited to older teenagers and adults.

6. Limited run. This production runs for only eight weeks (7 May – 27 June). Popular performances will sell out. Book early, particularly for weekends and the £5 Rush tickets.

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11. Who Is Mother Courage at the Globe Best For?

✅ Perfect for:

• Theatre enthusiasts who want to witness a genuinely historic production — Brecht’s Globe debut
• Drama students and Brecht fans seeing a major new staging of his most famous play
• Anyone who loves the Globe experience — open-air, communal, immersive theatre
• Visitors to London looking for a unique, affordable cultural experience (from £5)
• People interested in politically engaged theatre that asks uncomfortable questions
• Fans of Michelle Terry’s performances at the Globe
• Anyone who enjoyed the Globe’s 2025 Crucible and wants to see their next twentieth-century classic

⚠️ Think twice if:

• You’re looking for light entertainment or a feel-good night out — this is serious, provocative drama
• You struggle to stand for extended periods (yard) or sit on hard wooden benches (galleries)
• You’re uncomfortable being outdoors in unpredictable weather
• You’re bringing young children — the themes are heavy and the content includes strong language
• You want a conventional “sit down, lights go dark” theatre experience — the Globe doesn’t work that way

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12. How Mother Courage Compares to Other Globe 2026 Productions

Verdict: If you’re visiting the Globe for the first time and want the classic, joyful experience, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is the safe bet — it’s family-friendly, magical, and runs all summer. Much Ado About Nothing is the smart, romantic option for adults who enjoy wit and sparring. Mother Courage is the one you see because you want theatre to make you uncomfortable, to provoke, and to stay with you long after you’ve left Bankside. It’s the most challenging and arguably the most rewarding of the three — and its eight-week run means the window is narrow.

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13. Insider Tips

For yard standing: Arrive early to get a position near the front of the stage. Wear very comfortable shoes — you’ll be on your feet for potentially three hours. Lean against the stage if you can. Bring a light waterproof layer regardless of the forecast; London weather is unpredictable and umbrellas aren’t allowed. A small bottle of water (plastic only) is advisable.

For seated galleries: Hire a cushion from the Welcome Desk. The wooden benches are hard, and this is likely to be a long production. Central positions offer the best sightlines at every level. If you’re in the back row, you can lean against the wall behind you.

£5 Rush strategy: Set an alarm for 10:55am every Friday. The £5 Rush releases at 11am sharp and is online only. These sell out within minutes for popular productions. Have your Shakespeare’s Globe account set up in advance.

Bag policy: Maximum 40cm x 35cm x 19cm. There’s no cloakroom and no storage for oversized bags. Plan this in advance — if you’re coming from a hotel or train station, use a luggage storage service (Stasher has options near Bankside).

Pre-show dining: Borough Market is eight minutes’ walk and offers some of London’s finest street food. The Globe’s own Swan restaurant and café are also available. For a more substantial meal nearby, our Dishoom King’s Cross review covers one option, though for proximity, the Bankside restaurants along the Thames are ideal.

Make an evening of it: Walk along the Thames Path from the Tate Modern or across the Millennium Bridge from St Paul’s. On a warm May or June evening, there’s no better pre-theatre walk in London. Arrive at least 30 minutes early to soak up the atmosphere — the Globe is worth exploring before the show begins.

Catch the Globe Talk: The 28 May event with the RSC’s Daniel Evans, Michelle Terry, and Sean Holmes — discussing Shakespeare, Brecht, and why both matter now — sounds genuinely unmissable for anyone interested in the political purpose of theatre.

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14. Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Mother Courage and Her Children at Shakespeare’s Globe in London?
The running time has not been officially confirmed, but Mother Courage productions typically run between 2 hours 30 minutes and 3 hours including an interval. Check the Globe’s website closer to opening for the confirmed running time.

Is Mother Courage and Her Children at Shakespeare’s Globe in London suitable for children, and what is the age recommendation?
The Globe lists “All Ages” with the condition that under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. However, the play deals with war, death, loss of children, capitalism, and moral compromise, and contains strong language. It’s best suited to older teenagers and adults. Families with younger children might prefer the Globe’s concurrent A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which runs through the same period and is specifically family-friendly.

How much do tickets cost for Mother Courage and Her Children at Shakespeare’s Globe in London?
Yard standing tickets start from £5 (via the weekly £5 Rush, released Fridays at 11am) or £10 standard. Seated gallery tickets range from approximately £25 to £102. Prices on authorised agents start from £7–£8. The Globe’s Access Scheme offers adjusted pricing for qualifying audiences.

Is Mother Courage at Shakespeare’s Globe a musical?
No. It’s a play with live music. The songs are integral to Brecht’s dramatic method — they comment on and interrupt the action rather than advancing the narrative in the way musical theatre songs do. The music sharpens the satire and heightens the emotional impact.

Is Shakespeare’s Globe accessible for wheelchair users for Mother Courage and Her Children?
Yes. The main entrance is step-free. There is one wheelchair space in the Yard and three in Gentleman’s Box P (Middle Gallery level), each with a companion seat, accessible via lift. Box P offers excellent, unobstructed stage views. Register for the free Access Scheme for adjusted pricing and support: 020 7401 9919 or [email protected].

What happens if it rains during Mother Courage at Shakespeare’s Globe in London?
Performances go ahead rain or shine. The yard (standing area) is completely open to the elements; seated galleries are covered by the thatched roof. Umbrellas are not allowed during performances. Bring a waterproof jacket and dress in layers.

What is the nearest Tube station to Shakespeare’s Globe for Mother Courage and Her Children?
Blackfriars (District and Circle lines) is approximately ten minutes’ walk. London Bridge (Northern and Jubilee lines) is about fifteen minutes’ walk along the riverside. Mansion House (District, Circle) is also walkable.

Are there captioned, BSL, relaxed, or audio described performances of Mother Courage at Shakespeare’s Globe in London?
Yes. Captioned: 30 May and 4 June (7:30pm). BSL signed: 1 June (7:30pm) and 20 June (2:00pm). Relaxed: 6 June and 19 June (2:00pm). Audio described: 24 June (2:00pm). Touch tours are available before audio described performances.

Why is Brecht being performed at Shakespeare’s Globe for the first time?
Globe Artistic Director Michelle Terry has been expanding the summer season to include twentieth-century classics alongside Shakespeare. Last year saw Arthur Miller’s The Crucible; this year, Brecht. Terry has spoken about both playwrights emerging from “a world in chaos” and the questions their work asks being relevant to our own moment. The production also marks a collaboration with the RSC, who are simultaneously staging Brecht’s The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui.

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15. London Reviews Verdict on Mother Courage Globe Review

We can’t tell you yet whether this production is brilliant. It hasn’t opened. What we can tell you is that everything about its conception — the choice of play, the choice of venue, the choice of moment — suggests a production with genuine ambition and purpose.

Mother Courage at Shakespeare’s Globe is, on paper, one of the most exciting London theatre events of 2026. It’s the collision of two theatrical traditions that share more DNA than either would like to admit. Brecht’s alienation techniques — the songs, the direct address, the refusal to let audiences sit comfortably in the dark — find a natural home in a building designed for exactly that kind of disruptive, participatory performance. The groundlings won’t just watch Mother Courage drag her cart through the wasteland of war. They’ll be standing in that wasteland.

Michelle Terry taking on one of theatre’s greatest roles, in the venue she runs, in a play she has personal connections to (her mother played Kattrin decades ago), directed by a trusted Globe collaborator, in a new translation by one of British theatre’s sharpest contemporary writers — these are strong foundations. The eight-week run creates genuine urgency. The £5 tickets make it accessible to anyone. And the thematic resonance of staging an anti-war protest play in 2026 needs no explanation.

Our early Mother Courage Globe review verdict? Book tickets now. The run is short, the production is historically significant, and the Globe on a summer evening — whether you’re standing in the yard or seated under the thatched roof — offers something no other theatre in London can match. We’ll be there on opening week, and we’ll update this review with full audience and critic analysis once we’ve seen it. Watch this space.

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17. Summary: Our Mother Courage Globe Review Rating

Ratings will be confirmed after opening night. Below are our provisional assessments based on creative team, venue, and ticket value.

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Disclaimer: This review was independently researched and written by the London Reviews editorial team. We cross-referenced the official Shakespeare’s Globe website, London Theatre, Official London Theatre, TodayTix, London Box Office, SeatPlan, Time Out, WhatsOnStage, BroadwayWorld UK, West End Theatre, The Arts Shelf, and venue accessibility sources. We do not accept payment from the venues or productions we review. All opinions are our own. This is a pre-opening guide; it will be updated with audience and critic reviews after the production opens on 7 May 2026. Ticket prices, cast, and schedule details are accurate as of April 2026 but are subject to change.

Have you seen Mother Courage and Her Children at Shakespeare’s Globe? Once the production opens, we’d love to hear about your experience. Share your thoughts in the comments below, or submit your own review to help other theatregoers decide. Was the Globe the right venue for Brecht? Did Michelle Terry’s performance live up to expectations? How was the standing experience? Let us know — your review could help someone else plan their visit.