King John
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
- Opens: Sunday, 7 February 2027 -
Booking until: Sunday, 11 April 2027
King John description
Richard the Lionheart is dead. England’s most beloved monarch. Now it’s John’s turn.
Experience Shakespeare’s rarely performed masterpiece King John in the intimate, candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
Desperate to carve out an identity of his own to escape the shadow of his adored older brother, King John must step into the role he claims the right to and attempt to rule his England.
Driven to prove himself, his rule brings chaos, turbulence and power struggles across nations as he demonstrates he’ll go to any lengths to keep the crown and maintain control.
Olivier-nominated director Jaz Woodcock-Stewart (Paradise Now!, Bush Theatre) makes her Globe directorial debut with Shakespeare’s extraordinary play.
BSL Interpreted:
- Thursday, 25th March, 7:30pm
- Sunday, 4th April, 1:00pm
Relaxed:
- Friday, 12th March, 2:00pm
- Sunday, 21st March, 1:00pm
Captioned:
- Thursday, 11th March, 7:30pm
- Sunday, 28th March, 1:00pm
Audio Described:
- Sunday, 14th March, 6:30pm
- Friday, 2nd April, 2:00pm
Playing at Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Age restrictions
All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult, and cannot be sat separately.
Important information
This play features violence, death (including child death) and depictions of war.