Playtime at the Globe

There's free entry to Shakespeare's Globe on Sat 23 Apr, plus crowd-pleasing entertainment in honour of the Bard's birthday. Take to the stage to perform your favourite lines and get performance tips from Globe actors or take a behind-the-scenes tour.

Games, sideshows, period and modern music and traditional party food, plus a stage performance of St George and the Dragon at 1pm, make this a great family day out.

Shakespeare's Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, SE1 (020-7902 1400). Sat 23 Apr, 9.30am-5.30pm, last admission 5pm, free.