King John

Learning Modules Associated With King John

Shakespeare and His Contemporaries

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.
Shakespeare in Context
Actors and Theatre Companies

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.
Shakespeare in Context
Costume, Makeup and Special Effects

Costume, Makeup and Special Effects

Discover the three important production elements of Shakespeare’s plays: costume, makeup, and special effects.
Shakespeare in Context
The Globe Theatre

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.
Shakespeare in Context, Theatre Institutions
Religion and Superstition

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.
Shakespeare in Context
Shakespearean London

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 in Context
Shakespeare and the Royal Court

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.
Shakespeare in Context
Peter Brook

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.
Director, Producer
Key Practitioners
Writing Prose and Verse

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.
Playwriting
Understanding Shakespeare's Audiences

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.
Shakespeare in Context
The Language of Shakespeare

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.
Shakespeare in Context
The Plantagenet Kings

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.
1154-1485
History on Stage