RSC Live: King John
2021, English. Directed by Eleanor Rhode.
A mad world of mad kings, teetering on the brink of disaster
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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- 2h 32m
- Post-credits
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- English
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Cast & crew
- Eleanor RhodeDirector
- Rosie SheehyKing John
- Bridgitta RoyQueen Elinor
- Gianni Saraceni-GunnerArthur
- Charlotte RandleConstance
- Nadi Kemp-SayfiBlanche
- Zara RammLady Faulconbridge
- Zed JosefRobert Faulconbridge
- Michael AbubakarPhilip Faulconbridge
- John CumminsPembroke
- Corey Montague-SholaySalisbury
- Ali GademaEssex
- Tom McCallHubert
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- 28 October 2021
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RSC Live: King John runs 152 minutes (2h 32m).
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RSC Live: King John isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 October 2021. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like RSC Live: King John?
If you liked RSC Live: King John, try The Lion in Winter, Henry V, King Lear.
Who directed RSC Live: King John?
RSC Live: King John (2021) was directed by Eleanor Rhode and stars Rosie Sheehy, Bridgitta Roy, Gianni Saraceni-Gunner.