King John

About King John

King John at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse is Shakespeare’s rarely performed play about a king trying to define his own rule after the death of Richard the Lionheart. Set in an intimate, candlelit theatre, it follows John as he claims the crown and faces the political pressures that come with it.

As John fights to hold power, the play moves through conflict, turbulence and shifting alliances across nations. Olivier-nominated director Jaz Woodcock-Stewart makes her Globe directorial debut with this production.

The play is presented in a close-up playhouse setting, with the story centring on power struggles, control and the burden of kingship.

Key facts: Shakespeare’s rarely performed masterpiece, staged in the candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse and directed by Olivier-nominated 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.

Refunds and exchanges: No exchanges or refunds after purchase.

Access information: Please contact the box office for more information.

Venue

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

Current cast

No cast information is available.