RSC Live: King John
“A mad world of mad kings, teetering on the brink of disaster”
Synopsis
A mad world of mad kings, teetering on the brink of disaster Richard the Lionheart is dead. His brother John is King of England. Threatened from all sides by Europe, the English noblemen and even his own family, King John will stop at nothing to keep hold of his crown. Shakespeare’s rarely performed tale of a nation in turmoil vibrates with modern resonance in this vivid new production by Director Eleanor Rhode in her debut at the RSC.
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Rosie Sheehy
King John
Bridgitta Roy
Queen Elinor
Gianni Saraceni-Gunner
Arthur
Charlotte Randle
Constance
Nadi Kemp-Sayfi
Blanche
Zara Ramm
Lady Faulconbridge
Zed Josef
Robert Faulconbridge
Michael Abubakar
Philip Faulconbridge
John Cummins
Pembroke
Corey Montague-Sholay
Salisbury
Ali Gadema
Essex
Tom McCall
Hubert
David Birrell
King of France
Brian Martin
Lewis
Nicholas Gerard-Martin
Chatlilon
Richard Pryal
Austria
Katherine Pearce
Cardinal Pandulph
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eleanor Rhode
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Title
- RSC Live: King John
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eleanor Rhode
William Shakespeare
Department Leadership Roster
Eleanor Rhode
Director
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What is RSC Live: King John about?
A mad world of mad kings, teetering on the brink of disaster Richard the Lionheart is dead. His brother John is King of England. Threatened from all sides by Europe, the English noblemen and even his own family, King John will stop at nothing to keep hold of his crown. Shakespeare’s rarely performed tale of a nation in turmoil vibrates with modern resonance in this vivid new production by Director Eleanor Rhode in her debut at the RSC.
Who directed RSC Live: King John?
RSC Live: King John was directed by Eleanor Rhode.
Who stars in RSC Live: King John?
The principal cast of RSC Live: King John includes Rosie Sheehy, Bridgitta Roy, Gianni Saraceni-Gunner, Charlotte Randle, Nadi Kemp-Sayfi.
When was RSC Live: King John released and how long is it?
RSC Live: King John was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 32m.