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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.
A standout feature was the score by Orlando Gough , which drew on church music, folk airs, and plainchant. This music was so integral that some reviewers described the production as "King John: The Musical," as it suffused the drama and underlined character shifts. Key Performances King John(2015)
The cast was led by in the title role, portraying a king who begins with "impish glee" at his coronation but gradually becomes a marginalized, doomed figure. Alex Waldmann played Philip the Bastard, the play’s
The production was specifically designed for the church in Northampton and the candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at the Globe. Key Performances The cast was led by in
Staged in 2015, the production coincided with the octocentenary of the .
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
Jo Stone-Fewings (King John), Alex Waldmann (The Bastard), Laurence Belcher (Arthur), and Barbara Marten (Constance). King John (2015) - Plot - IMDb