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Christmas Gifts at Shakespeare’s Globe 17.10.11 Shakespeare’s Globe might not be the first choice for Christmas shopping, but inspired by one of London’s most famous theatre’s it offers a great selection of unique gifts that would surprise even the pickiest of relatives. From an exclusive 2012 theatre ticket to experience all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays to mini insult magnets, Shakespeare’s Globe has Christmas presents wrapped up.

Shakespeare’s Globe Shop Shakespeare’s Globe Shop is open to the public daily between 10am to 6pm and offers a vast selection of merchandise relating to one of Britain’s most loved playwrights. The shop’s fresh approach to design ensures that the products on sale are exclusive to the Globe and specially commissioned ranges offer customers modern interpretations that celebrate some of the best known lines ever written.

Difficult Dads & Marvelous Mums Dad’s are notoriously difficult to buy for, but instead of turning to the trusty pair of socks this year treat him to a stylish pair of silver and ceramic cufflinks designed by artist Allison Wiffen from her South London workshop. This exclusive range includes cufflinks sporting the famous quotes ‘Out, Damned Spot! Out, I Say’ and ‘To Be or Not to Be’ for £40. For mothers who love receiving flowers, the shop offers a great alternative. The Rose necklace has a silver chain and a beautiful pendent containing a real rose bud encased in resin for just £20 and will last long after the festivities.

Splendid Sisters & Brilliant Brothers The bright pink ‘All the World’s a Stage’ bag is 100% cotton and sure to impress any stylish sister. At just £10, treat her to another pink purchase from this range which includes a cosy hoodie and hat. For brothers, the ghoulish and bloody Macbeth range offers an ‘Out, Damned Spot! Out, I Say’ T. Shirt for £24 and mugs for just £8.

The Friend with Everything How about the Mini Insult Magnet set? These eight brightly coloured magnets offer famous Shakespeare quotes which any friend would be proud to receive: ‘thou smell of a mountain goat’ is just one of them! These quirky magnets are £6 and make fantastic stocking fillers.

Friends Membership

For a gift that continues to give throughout the year, a Friends membership to the Globe is the perfect gift for theatre lovers. There are a number of levels that you can purchase from an individual membership starting at £40 to The Courtiers for £500. Each level offers different benefits, but all include Priority Booking for the Globe Theatre performances, free admission to Shakespeare’s Globe Exhibition, invitations to special Friends events, free copies of the Around the Globe magazine and Friends Newsletter and concessionary rates to selected Globe Education events.

Globe to Globe Yard Olympian Ticket This unique gift will allow someone to see all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays from the best seat in the house for just £100. The Globe to Globe festival will present all of Shakespeare’s plays, each in a different language, by 36 international companies in just six weeks, between 23 April and 3 June. As part of the World Shakespeare Festival and the Cultural Olympiad this is a chance to experience an event of unprecedented ambition. The Yard Olympian Ticket gives access to all matinees during the festival and an evening performance of Troilus & Cressida, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Tempest, Henry IV Part 2, Coriolanus, The Merchant of Venice and Henry V. Name a Seat in the Indoor Jacobean Theatre And finally for that extra special gift, Shakespeare’s Globe is offering people the chance to Name a Seat in its new indoor Jacobean theatre. Each seat costs £3,000 and the funds go directly to the Shakespeare Globe Trust and will help raise the £7 million needed to create the theatre. The name will be stained onto the wooden seat and last for the life of the seat. As part of this unforgettable gift, choose the seat (subject to availability) and be invited before the public to see the seat and experience the beautiful new theatre.

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For more information on all Friends packages visit www.shakespearesglobe.com/support-us or contact the Friends and Patrons Office on 020 7902 5970.

To book Globe to Globe tickets visit www.shakespearesglobe.com/globetoglobe or call the Box Office on 020 7401 9919.

For more information on Naming a Seat and supporting Shakespeare’s Globe visit www.shakespearesglobe.com/support-us or call the Campaign Office on 020 7902 1457.