Details

England versus France, peace versus war, might versus right, private passion versus public duty, King John has them all. He is a virtuoso politician with an uncontrollable passion for the crown - a hero and a villain. The play is powered by the politics of war with the future of England at stake. All goes well for King John and his tactically brilliant political manoeuvres, until the Pope's ambassador interferes. War and torture ensue, and King John's hold on the crown slips away. Sponsored by Halifax plc and supported by the Arts Council of England.

Cast/Performers

Fine Time Fontayne (King John), Barrie Rutter, Maggie Ollerenshaw, Andrew Whitehead, Tom Silburn, Andrew Pollard, Joanna Swain, Geoffrey Leesley, Andrew Vincent, Adam Vincent, Adam Sunderland, Marie Louise O'Donnell, Matthew Booth, Michelle Hardwick, Roy North, Gerard McDermott

Creatives/Company

Author: Shakespeare
Company: Northern Broadsides
Director(s): Barrie Rutter, Conrad Nelson
Design: Jessica Worrall