King John
Learning Modules Associated With King John

Shakespeare and His Contemporaries
William Shakespeare was by no means the only successful playwright of his time. Explore the relationship between Shakespeare and his contemporaries.

Actors and Theatre Companies
Discover the typical routine of an actor during Shakespeare’s era and the prominent acting companies and actors that dominated the theatrical landscape.

Costume, Makeup and Special Effects
Discover the three important production elements of Shakespeare’s plays: costume, makeup, and special effects.

The Globe Theatre
The Globe Theatre: a theatre synonymous with William Shakespeare. Discover the origins of the Globe Theatre, its evolution, and its current modern-day form.

Religion and Superstition
Explore religious history prior to and during Elizabeth I’s reign. Then see how Shakespeare used popular superstitions and religious beliefs in his plays.

Shakespearean London
Sixteenth-century London was a bustling, overcrowded city in the midst of huge growth. Discover how Shakespeare incorporated some local places into his plays.

Shakespeare and the Royal Court
Explore Shakespeare’s literary output under Elizabeth I, the importance of royal patronage, and the transition from an Elizabeth to a Jacobean court.

Peter Brook
English
Peter Brook was a pioneering English theatre and film director. Based in France from the 1970s, he founded the International Centre for Theatre Research.

Writing Prose and Verse
Prose and verse are two different forms of written text. This guide will further define both and explain some ways to use them in a play.

Understanding Shakespeare's Audiences
Going to the theatre in Shakespearean London was a common pastime. Explore the different sections of theatre audiences and their activity throughout a play.

The Language of Shakespeare
As the foremost playwright of his era, Shakespeare’s use of language within his plays made an important--and entertaining--contribution to the English language.

The Plantagenet Kings
Discover how the lives and exploits of the Plantagenet kings have been used over the years as the foundation for dynamic theatre.