Mother Courage 26

About Mother Courage 26

Mother Courage 26 at Shakespeare’s Globe stages Brecht’s Mother Courage and Her Children for the first time at the venue. This modern production of the anti-war play follows Mother Courage as she drags her cart through a world stripped bare by war, greed and conflict.

With live music, biting humour and a contemporary translation by Anna Jordan, the production is directed by Globe Associate Artist Elle While. It focuses on survival, capitalism and complicity through the story of a woman trying to keep herself and her children alive.

Key facts: First Brecht production at Shakespeare’s Globe. Features live music and a translation by Anna Jordan.

Before you book

Age guidance: All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult and cannot be sat separately. Refunds and exchanges: No exchanges or refunds after purchase.

Venue

Shakespeare’s Globe

Accessibility: Please contact the Box Office for more information.

Current cast

Michelle Terry leads as Mother Courage.