King Charles III

by Mike Bartlett

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Queen Elizabeth is dead. After a lifetime of waiting, her son ascends the throne. A future of power. But how to rule?

Mike Bartlett’s controversial ‘future history play’ explores the people beneath their crowns, the unwritten rules of our democracy, and the conscience of Britain’s most famous family.

Drawing on the style and structure of a Shakespearean history play, King Charles III opened in 2014 at London’s Almeida Theatre, directed by Rupert Goold, before transferring to the West End.

The play went on to win Best New Play at both the Critics' Circle Theatre Awards and the Olivier Awards....

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  • ISBN13 9781848424425
  • Publish Date 30 October 2014 (first published 1 January 2014)
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 13 September 2023
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Nick Hern Books
  • Edition Special Edition
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 144
  • Language English