From brutal feasts to gnawing hunger, food saturates Shakespeare’s plays, shaping comedy, conflict, character and desire. But what did people actually eat in Shakespeare’s England, and how does the language of food play into performance today?

Inspired by Much Ado About Cooking, the Globe Theatre cookbook by food historian Sam Bilton, renowned actor Simon Russell Beale joins Shakespeare scholar and food historian Sheila T. Cavanagh(Director, World Shakespeare Project), Will Tosh (Director of Education, Shakespeare’s Globe) and Sam Bilton to explore both the literal and symbolic roles of food in Shakespeare’s world. They delve into Elizabethan dining, kitchen culture, and the rich metaphors of hunger, excess and consumption that actors draw on to animate character and story.

Part of the Food Season Big Weekend over Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June. Take advantage of our In-Person Big Weekend Multi-Session Discounts by booking more than one session for the Big Weekend.

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