King John

About King John

King John at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse presents Shakespeare’s rarely performed play about a king trying to step out of the shadow of his brother, Richard the Lionheart. Set in an intimate, candlelit theatre, it follows John as he claims the crown and faces the pressures of ruling England.

The story traces the chaos, turbulence and power struggles that follow as John tries to keep control, with conflict spreading across nations. Olivier-nominated director Jaz Woodcock-Stewart, known for Paradise Now! at the Bush Theatre, makes her Globe directorial debut with the production.

Written by Shakespeare, the play centres on John’s determination to hold power and the lengths he will go to in order to protect it.

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

Before you book

Age guidance: suitable for all ages, but the play features violence, death, including child death, and depictions of war.

Booking terms: no exchanges or refunds after purchase.

Venue

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

Accessibility: please contact the Box office for more information.