King John - Globe

Shakespeare's rarely staged King John, presented at the Globe's candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse and directed by Jaz Woodcock-Stewart in a first Globe directing assignment. It is a classical production of the play.

This production brings Shakespeare's King John, a play seldom performed, to the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, the Globe's indoor venue lit by candles. The story begins after the death of Richard the Lionheart, England's much-loved king, and follows his younger brother John as he takes the throne. Eager to build a reputation separate from Richard's, John insists on his right to rule, but his reign brings upheaval, power struggles and conflict across nations, as he shows he will go to great lengths to hold on to the crown.

The production is directed by Jaz Woodcock-Stewart, who was nominated for an Olivier Award and makes their directing debut at the Globe with this staging. Their earlier work includes Paradise Now!, staged at the Bush Theatre.

Some performances are interpreted in British Sign Language, captioned, relaxed or audio described, for audiences with access needs.