King John
Shakespeare’s rarely performed King John comes to life in an intimate, candlelit staging from Olivier-nominated director Jaz Woodcock-Stewart.
About
About King John
King John is playing at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Shakespeare’s rarely performed masterpiece follows John as he steps out of the shadow of Richard the Lionheart and tries to assert his right to rule England.
Set in the intimate, candlelit playhouse, the production tracks a reign defined by pressure, power struggles and conflict across nations. John’s drive to keep the crown at any cost lies at the centre of the story.
The production is directed by Olivier-nominated Jaz Woodcock-Stewart, making her Globe directorial debut.
Key facts: Shakespeare’s rarely performed play; staged in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse; directed by Jaz Woodcock-Stewart in her Globe directorial debut.
Before you book
Age guidance: Suitable for all ages, but the play features violence, death, including child death, and depictions of war.
Cancellation policy: No exchanges or refunds after purchase.
Venue
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
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Venue Address
Shakespeare’s Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside , London, SE1 9DT
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