My Shows
News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

Rough Magic

Closing: August 24, 2024

Rough Magic - West End History , Info & More

Globe Theatre
Newcastle Street London

Following the Olivier Award-nominated, ‘fantastically funny’ ★★★★★ (Broadway World) Midsummer Mechanicals, Shakespeare’s Globe and Splendid Productions present a brand-new family show, Rough Magic, in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse this summer.

‘Round about the cauldron go;

In the magic creatures throw...’

Join us in the world of Shakespeare’s magical characters as Macbeth’s wonderfully wayward Weird Sisters cook up a supernaturally silly adventure of their own.

‘Witches' spells, ghosts galore,

Feisty fairies, monsters and more!’

The Globe’s Director of Education Lucy Cuthbertson (Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank: Romeo and Juliet; Midsummer Mechanicals, Globe) and Splendid Productions’ Kerry Frampton and Ben Hales (Midsummer Mechanicals, Globe) join forces once again to bring you a magical summertime treat for all ages.

‘By the pricking of my thumbs, something SILLY this way comes…’

– Macbeth, Act IV, scene 1 (kind of...)

__Access performances__

Audio described - Wed 7 Aug 1.30pm


Relaxed - Fri 9 Aug 3pm & Wed 21 Aug 1.30pm


Captioned - Sat 10 Aug 3pm


BSL - Thu 15 Aug 1.30pm


Rough Magic - - West End Cast

Get Rough Magic Email Alerts

Be the first to get ticket offers, news, photos & more.

FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Rough Magic

Rough Magic review
8 / 10

If thorny issues of free will versus devilish equivocation or the convolutions of the multiple Shakespearean narratives begin to bamboozle the kids, Cuthbertson and Frampton can be relied upon to supply some supremely silly stage business to quell the fidgets. We help the witches to conjure their sleep and laughter charms; two self-regarding actors from the ghost department, dressed in fright wigs and all-white doublet-and-hose, flamboyantly teach us their scare tactics. Illusion designer John Bulleid ensures that candles mysteriously extinguish and players vanish into thin air, and a Shadow (Frampton again, this time a Scarlet Pimpernel figure with an outrageous French accent) demonstrates how to suspend a dagger in mid-air. Descriptions of the murders of Banquo and, in particular, of Macduff’s family, sit uneasily within the tomfoolery. Otherwise, this show holds its young sorcerers’ apprentices spellbound.

Review: ROUGH MAGIC, Shakespeare's Globe
9 / 10

Rough Magic is an absolute treat of a show, amusing adults alongside the enchanted children. The play has true heart, as we warm to Nona’s plight, working through the key message that mistakes are inevitable, but having integrity and working to resolve misdemeanours are key. Rough Magic is clever and bold, with brilliant performances by an infectiously charismatic and playful cast.

THE SADDEST NIGHT OF MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT to Play The Marsh San Francisco
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2026


The Marsh San Francisco will present THE SADDEST NIGHT OF MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD, a buddy comedy featuring crooner Johnny Lonely (Brian Lohmann) and pianist Joshua Raoul Brody performing melancholy pop covers, jazz standards, and original music.

Cast Set For A WORLD ELSEWHERE at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026


Shakespeare's Globe announced the cast for A WORLD ELSEWHERE, a new show inspired by Shakespeare's tales, directed by Lucy Cuthbertson and co-written by Kerry Frampton and Ben Hales, running at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.

Bandits on the Run Unveils Summer and Fall Tour Dates
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 3, 2026


Bandits on the Run, the NYC-based indie-folk-pop trio consisting of Adrian Blake Enscoe, Sydney Shepherd, and Regina Strayhorn, have unveiled new summer and fall tour dates in support of their new album, Rough Magic.

MANON, CARMEN, & More Among Royal Ballet and Opera 2026/27 Cinema Season
by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2026


The Royal Ballet and Opera have unveiled their programme of cinema screenings throughout the 2026/27 Season, including beloved favourites, and new productions.

Review: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at St. Louis Opera Theatre
by Steve Callahan - May 26, 2026


It's almost a century-and-a-half old, but it's as fresh and appealing as when it first bounded into the public eye on New Year's Eve, 1879.  It's The Pirates of Penzance—perhaps the most irresistible of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic 'Savoy' operas.  Opera Theatre of St. Louis has opened a delicious production of this gem.

Listen: Bandits on the Run Share 'Lostlostlost' Single From New Album
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2026


Bandits on the Run, the NYC-based indie-folk-pop trio consisting of Adrian Blake Enscoe, Sydney Shepherd, and Regina Strayhorn, have shared the new single, “lostlostlost,' the final release from their forthcoming album, Rough Magic. Listen to it now.

THE LUMINOUS DEAD Stage Adaptation Will Present at The Voxel in Baltimore
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026


Andrew Hungerford's stage adaptation of Caitlin Starling's Bram Stoker Award-nominated novel THE LUMINOUS DEAD will present at The Voxel in Baltimore, featuring a cast led by Adanya Koger-Hobson and Ayika Tshimanga.

92NY to Present Roomful of Teeth & Gabriel Kahane: ELEVATOR SONGS NY Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2026


Grammy-winning vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth and composer Gabriel Kahane will perform at 92NY, including the New York premiere of Kahane's Elevator Songs, composed for the ensemble.

THE SUGAR WIFE Playwright Elizabeth Kuti Will Conduct Post-Show Q&A at Theater Wit
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026


Elizabeth Kuti, whose play THE SUGAR WIFE is receiving its US Premiere in a production by The Artistic Home at Theater Wit, will attend the Friday, April 3 performance and stay for a post-show question and answer session.

Review: LIZ CALLAWAY SINGS STEPHEN SCHWARTZ Album Release Show at 54 Below
by Andrew Poretz - Mar 27, 2026


Liz Callaway brings warmth, wit, and luminous vocals to Stephen Schwartz’s songbook - a heartfelt, nostalgic evening of storytelling, standout numbers, and a soaring, unforgettable finale.

All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Spring 2026- A Complete Guide
by Team BWW - Mar 27, 2026


What’s happening Off-Broadway this spring? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this season. Spring 2026 is packed with exciting revivals, new works, and star-powered productions.

Review: VENUS IN FUR at Dirt Dogs Theatre
by Brett Cullum - Mar 6, 2026


For Knight, this represents her first chance to be the original aggressor rather than the avenging victim, and it’s wild to see her twist her narrative. She is stunning and statue-esque, and Olivia whiplashes between actress and countess with skill.

SLACKJAWED: Horror-Comedy Workshop Comes to HERE Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026


Glori Dei Filippone and Party Girl Productions will present a workshop production of Nathaniel Foster's new horror-comedy play Slackjawed at HERE Arts Center.

Cast Set for US Premiere Of THE SUGAR WIFE at Theater Wit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2026


 The Artistic Home's 2025-26 season — its 25th  — will conclude with the US premiere of The Sugar Wife, a 21st Century drama from Ireland by Elizabeth Kuti.

Theatre Channel Partners with Australian Theatre Live to Stream Six Stage Hits
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026


Theatre Channel has announced a new international partnership with Australian Theatre Live, bringing acclaimed Australian theatre to audiences worldwide. Learn more about the lineup here!

Hollywood Bowl 2026 Summer Season Revealed - THE SOUND OF MUSIC Sing-A-Long, ABBA Tribute and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026


The LA Phil has revealed the 2026 Hollywood Bowl summer season with performances at the world-renowned amphitheater in the Hollywood Hills from June to September 2026.

Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Horace High Theatre
by Brian Michaels - Feb 1, 2026


Horace High Theatre took on an ambitious and visually demanding musical with Water for Elephants, and the result was a production filled with heart, imagination, and an impressive level of artistic maturity. Blending music, movement, puppetry, and storytelling, this show leaned fully into the theatrical possibilities of the piece, and the students rose to the challenge beautifully.

Shakespeare's Globe Reveals Summer Season 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026


This summer, join Shakespeare's Globe for a season bursting with world-class artists, lesser-known classics, and much-loved plays, in two of the most iconic theatres in the world.

Puppet Showplace Theater Unveils Winter 2026 Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026


Puppet Showplace Theater will present its winter season from January to March 2026, featuring educational programs and performances that explore science, history, and cultural heritage in Brookline Village.

Interview: Hershey Felder of THE PIANO AND ME at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Jim Munson - Jan 15, 2026


BroadwayWorld chats with virtuoso pianist-actor-writer Hershey Felder about his latest show, 'Hershey Felder: The Piano and Me,' running in its world premiere engagement at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley January 17 to February 8 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts.

Review: THE OUTSIDERS at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts
by Albert Gutierrez - Dec 17, 2025


One of the most effective things the musical gains by moving from page to screen to stage is permission to reframe the story without betraying it. By leaning harder into the Curtis brothers as the emotional spine, the musical clarifies a distinction that’s always been present in the text but rarely foregrounded this explicitly: Darry, Soda, and Ponyboy are family by blood, bound by obligation and grief; while the Greasers are family by choice, bound by loyalty and survival.

Review Roundup: REVOLUTION(S) at the Goodman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2025


Performances are underway for Revolution(s), the all-new punk/metal/hip-hop musical by Tom Morello and Zayd Ayers Dohrn, at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago. Read the reviews below!

Interview: Drew Dir of THE 4TH WITCH at McCullough Theatre
by Joni Lorraine - Nov 10, 2025


Manual Cinema is a Chicago-based collective that creates what can best be described as live movies onstage using shadow puppetry, hand-built miniature sets, silhouette performers, and original music all layered together in real time.

Stratford Festival Announces 2026 Cast for GUYS AND DOLLS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025


Discover the Stratford Festival's 2026 cast lineup, featuring GUYS AND DOLLS and more! Get details on how to attend this exciting season.

Review: PENN & TELLER: 50 YEARS OF MAGIC, London Palladium
by Franco Milazzo - Sep 16, 2025


Incredible as it seems, globally renowned magicians Penn & Teller have finally got around to their first residency in London’s theatre district. Now both in their seventies, this could well be their West End debut and farewell. 

Rough Magic History

Other Productions of Rough Magic

   West End
West End

Videos


TICKET CENTRAL
Hot Show
Tickets From $77
Hot Show
Tickets From $59
Hot Show
Tickets From $73
Hot Show
Tickets From $95