King John - Globe tickets

Richard is gone. Now a new ruler must claim his place.

Now On Sale

App only

Plays

About 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

Venue

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

Age

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

Start date

20th February, 2027

End date

11th April, 2027

Production note

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

King John - Globe cast and creative team

Director: Jaz Woodcock-Stewart

Venue

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London, UK, SE1 9DT

Get directions View map

Directions

Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: Blackfriars
Bus numbers: Lavington Street (Stop SW) 381

Frequently asked questions

What is King John - Globe about?

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.