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
Interestingly, Shakespeare’s play almost entirely ignores the signing of the Magna Carta, focusing instead on themes of legitimacy, foreign invasion, and the conflict between the monarchy and the papacy. King John(2015)
The production was specifically designed for the church in Northampton and the candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at the Globe. A standout feature was the score by Orlando