Mother Courage and Her Children - Globe tickets
About Mother Courage and Her Children - Globe
Don’t miss Mother Courage and Her Children, Bertolt Brecht’s brilliant anti-war play, as it is staged at Shakespeare’s Globe for the first time in a vibrant production led by Michelle Terry. Book Mother Courage and Her Children tickets on TodayTix.
Mother Courage and Her Children is a play where war rages on, and hope is scant. At the centre of this universe is Mother Courage, who is trying desperately to make a living for herself and her children. Dragging her big cart through a broken world, she sells whatever she can and bargains where she must. However, survival is not simple, especially not in a world marked by suffering.
This modern staging uses Anna Jordan’s translation of Brecht’s classic play, directed by Elle While, with music by James Maloney, design by takis, and costume supervision by Karen Hopkinson. Michelle Terry stars as Mother Courage, joined by Rachelle Diedericks as Kattrin, Rawaed Asde as Swiss Cheese, Vinnie Heaven as Eilif, Nadine Higgin as Yvette, alongside an ensemble cast.
Run time
2hr 30min. Including a 20 minute interval.
Venue
Categories
Age
All Ages. All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Start date
7th May, 2026
End date
27th June, 2026
“Powerful, relevant Brecht that lingers long after”
Timeless Brecht Brought Vividly To Life
Audiences are overwhelmingly moved by this powerful adaptation of Brecht's masterpiece at the Globe Theatre. The production delivers an emotionally rich experience that balances sharp humour with hear...
What It Feels Like
- Deeply moving
- Thought-provoking
- Emotionally gripping
You’ll Love This If…
- You appreciate theatre that challenges and provokes reflection
- You enjoy powerful anti-war narratives with contemporary resonance
- You value exceptional ensemble acting in an iconic setting
This production has done precisely what Brecht always wanted: it does not to move you, it makes you think. The hell of the Thirty Years War. The hell of 1939. The hell that feels, in 2026, considerably less distant than we might wish.
An excellent use of the Globe space and a uniquely relevant piece to the fascist rise in America.
Powerful, alarming, great central performance
Mother Courage and Her Children - Globe cast and creative team
By: Bertolt Brecht
Translated by: Anna Jordan
Director: Elle While
Music: James Maloney
Cast list: Michelle Terry
Design: takis
Venue
Directions
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: London Bridge
Directions from tube: Exit the station, following signs for the River Thames/South Bank. As you reach the river, head west and the Globe is by the Tate Modern on the south side of the river.
More information about Mother Courage and Her Children - Globe
Mother Courage and Her Children in London is one of Brecht’s most famous plays, written in 1939 as fascism was quickly spreading through Europe. Though the original play was set during the Thirty Years’ War, this production positions the story in a more contemporary world where war feels terrifyingly familiar to current audiences.
Anna Jordan’s translation of Brecht’s story brings contemporary language to the play while Elle While’s production uses the Globe’s open space for an expansive staging filled with direct address and dark humour. takis’ design creates a bleak, dystopian world that grabs the audience’s attention, bringing them into the intimacy and pain of Mother Courage and her children’s world.
Audiences are sure to come away from this production having been asked big questions about capitalism and humanity as currency, and what it means to fight hard to survive.
What to watch for
- Mother Courage and Her Children was written in a little over a month, in resistance to the rise of Fascism and Nazism.
- The play is originally set during the Thirty Years’ War of 1618-1648, which involved all of the German states, France, and Sweden.
- Mother Courage and Her Children was first staged in Switzerland in 1941.
- The first feminist restaurant, which was in Greenwich Village in New York City in the 70s, was named Mother Courage.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mother Courage and Her Children - Globe about?
Don’t miss Mother Courage and Her Children, Brecht’s powerful anti-war masterpiece of a play, as it’s brought to Shakespeare’s Globe in a fierce production starring Michelle Terry.
Which theatre is Mother Courage and Her Children - Globe at?
Mother Courage and Her Children - Globe is at London's Globe Theatre, which is located at Shakespeare's Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, London, SE1 9DT.
How do you get tickets for Mother Courage and Her Children - Globe?
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What is the running time of Mother Courage and Her Children - Globe?
Mother Courage and Her Children - Globe runs for 2hr 30min. Including a 20 minute interval.
What is the age recommendation for Mother Courage and Her Children - Globe?
All Ages. All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Who wrote Mother Courage and Her Children?
Bertolt Brecht is the playwright, and this production uses a translation by Anna Jordan.
Who directed Mother Courage and Her Children?
Elle While stages the show.
Is Mother Courage and Her Children appropriate for kids?
This production is most appropriate for older audiences. Anyone under 16 must be seated by an adult 18 years or older. This show also contains distressing scenes about war and violence, and it references rape and sexual violence. It also contains loud noises such as gunshots and explosions, and shows visuals of drug use and weapons.
Is Mother Courage and Her Children good?
Mother Courage and Her Children is a phenomenal, emotionally compelling choice for audiences interested in theatre touched by politics. Brecht’s story comes to life beautifully in this production with Michelle Terry at the centre stage with a contemporary translation by Anna Jordan, and smart direction by Elle While.
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