
Michelle Terry
Creative Director and artistic director of Shakespeare's Globe with a long career in theatre and acting; discusses acting, storytelling, and the nature of the self in performance.
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Feb 24, 2026 • 29min
The philosophy of performance | Michelle Terry
Michelle Terry, artistic director of Shakespeare's Globe and seasoned actor, reflects on acting, storytelling, and the nature of the self. She traces her path to the Globe and explains why live theatre invites unpredictability. Conversations cover the craft-versus-performance distinction, how audiences shape meaning, and why Shakespeare’s texts provoke fresh actor-audience alchemy.


