King John(2015) Apr 2026

Alex Waldmann played Philip the Bastard, the play’s moral center and "hero." His performance was noted for its energy and wit, serving as the essential spokesman for English unity.

The 2015 production of —a co-production between Shakespeare’s Globe and Royal & Derngate —brought one of William Shakespeare’s rarely performed history plays to life during the 800th anniversary year of the Magna Carta. Directed by James Dacre , this production was noted for its "muscular and clear" storytelling and its unique musical atmosphere. Staging and Aesthetic King John(2015)

Jo Stone-Fewings (King John), Alex Waldmann (The Bastard), Laurence Belcher (Arthur), and Barbara Marten (Constance). King John (2015) - Plot - IMDb Alex Waldmann played Philip the Bastard, the play’s

Interestingly, Shakespeare’s play almost entirely ignores the signing of the Magna Carta, focusing instead on themes of legitimacy, foreign invasion, and the conflict between the monarchy and the papacy. Staging and Aesthetic Jo Stone-Fewings (King John), Alex