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'Mad world! Mad kings! Mad composition!'
Part of the 2012 Globe to Globe Festival.
Shakespeare has always had a strong influence in the Caucasus, and nowhere more powerfully than Armenia. Poets, playwrights, actors and audiences have all lived and worked within his generous shade, and he has proven an enduring symbol of freedom in times of oppression. Many great actors and directors have emerged from Armenia to go on to great international success, and this is their first visit of their national theatre to the UK.
Synopsis
After the death of Richard the Lionheart, King John faces war in France as King Philip demands he give up the throne, Meanwhile, the most legitimate heir appears to be Richard’s illegitimate son, Philip Faulconbridge. As he tries desperately to keep hold of his power, King John is beset from all sides by threats, as even his own supporters start to doubt him.
Running time: 123 mins
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Creative
Director:
Tigran GasparyanMusician :
Artak AsatryanMusician :
Khosrov MnatsakanyanMusician :
Mher MnatsakanyanDirected for the Screen:
Ian RussellCast
Bastard :
Tigran NersisyanLady Blanche:
Liana ArestakyanQueen Eleanor :
Nelly KheranyanArtur :
Gnel Ulikhanyan -
What you have to say
Michael Bramley Michael Bramley
Thanks everyone. A lovely night. I think Shakespeare may have been Armenian after all
Dianna Petrosyan Dianna Petrosyan
Bravo it was wonderful, amazing, I can't find words to describe my feelings. It was awesome and till now I am in love with their acting.
Gareth James @TootingGareth
Well that turned into quite a treat. A fascinating production of King John @The_Globe #G2G Cultural exchange on the ground with Armenian man.
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