King John - Globe

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

Important Information

This play features violence, death (including child death) and depictions of war.

Age Restrictions

All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult, and cannot be sat separately.

Performance Times

Now taking bookings for performances from Sat 20th February 2027 until Sun 11th April 2027.

Show times for each day are below.

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse Details

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Sam Wanamaker Playhouse Location

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