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A World Elsewhere

Venue

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

This summer, the Olivier Award-nominated creators of Rough Magic and Midsummer Mechanicals invite you on an epic journey into the greatest world of all: the imagination.

Cass is a boy who finds real life tricky. Luckily, he can take refuge in his imagination – a place where stories burst out effortlessly, and he can be whoever he wants.

Inspired by tales from Shakespeare, read to him by his Gran, Cass and his band of imaginary friends have fought with kings, flown with witches, faced shipwrecks, ghosts and monsters, and dived into adventures of every kind.

But something is going wrong. The stories have stopped making sense, the adventures aren’t adventurous, and a strange darkness is creeping in. Finding himself lost in a Shakespearean Shadow Land, Cass must work out if he’s in a tragedy like Hamlet, a Comedy of his own Errors, or another world altogether?  Wherever he is, escaping is going to be a whole other story…

Bring all the family together for this funny, moving, and gloriously inventive celebration of storytelling, and revel in the worlds waiting to be told.

“There is a world elsewhere”

– William Shakespeare. (And Gran.)

Closing

30/08/2026

Genre

Entertainment, Family

Please Note:

All ages! Recommended for everyone from age 5 to 105

Creative:

Casting Director -

Alice Walters

Composer and Writer -

Ben Hales

Designer -

Rose Revitt

Director -

Lucy Cuthbertson

Writer -

Kerry Frampton

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No accessibility performances are currently scheduled for this show.

Frequently asked questions

A World Elsewhere is playing at Sam Wanamaker Playhouse in London. Your ticket selection will show available performance dates and times, and you can book securely online via Official London Theatre. For the smoothest experience, pick a performance from the calendar and book early for popular dates.
A World Elsewhere at Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe
A World Elsewhere opens on 25th July 2026 and is currently scheduled to run until 30th August 2026. If you’re planning a trip or booking for a specific week, check the performance calendar for dates and availability, as popular performances can sell faster closer to the run.
You can buy tickets for A World Elsewhere online through Official London Theatre. Choose your preferred performance in the calendar, select seats if available, and complete your purchase securely.
A World Elsewhere is written by Kerry Frampton and this production is directed by Lucy Cuthbertson. The creative team shapes the tone, pacing and staging style, so if you’re choosing shows based on writers or directors you love, these credits can help you decide whether A World Elsewhere is the right pick.
There isn’t a strict dress code for London theatre, so wear whatever you’ll feel comfortable and confident in. Most people go for smart casual - think jeans or trousers with a nice top, a casual dress, or a shirt and trainers. If you’re heading to an evening show, on a date, or celebrating something, you might fancy dressing up a bit more, but it’s completely optional.
Arriving at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time helps keep things smooth and stress-free, giving you plenty of time to collect tickets, go through security, and get settled in your seat before the performance begins.
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