RSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran and the creative team that brought you the five star production of Richard II continue their exploration of Shakespeare’s History plays at the Barbican with Henry IV Parts I & II, an epic, comic and thrilling vision of a nation in turmoil.
With his crown under threat from enemies both foreign and domestic, Henry IV prepares for war. As his father gets ready to defend his crown, Prince Hal is languishing in the taverns and brothels of London, revelling in the company of his friend, the notorious Sir John Falstaff. With the onset of war, Hal must confront his responsibilities to family and throne.
RSC Associate Artist Antony Sher returns to the Company to play the infamous comic knight Falstaff. He is joined by Jasper Britton as Henry IV and Alex Hassell as Prince Hal.
Jasper returns following his performances in The Taming of the Shrew/The Tamer Tamed (2003).
Alex returns to the RSC following his recent credits in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Cardenio and The City Madam (2011).
Henry IV Part 1
Performances
Evenings: Monday – Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 7.15pm
Matinees: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 1.30pm
Running Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Booking From: 29th Nov 2014
Booking Until: 24th Jan 2015
Important Info: 21 January 2015 – Captioned performance
In the second part of Shakespeare’s brilliant duology, King Henry’s health is failing but he is uncertain Hal is a worthy heir. Meanwhile, Falstaff is sent to the countryside to recruit fresh troops, where he gleefully indulges in the business of lining his own pockets.
As the King’s health continues to worsen, Hal must choose between duty and loyalty to an old friend in Shakespeare’s heartbreaking conclusion to this pair of plays.
RSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran and the creative team that brought you the five star production of Richard II continue their exploration of Shakespeare’s History plays at the Barbican with Henry IV Parts I & II, an epic, comic and thrilling vision of a nation in turmoil.
RSC Associate Artist Antony Sher returns to the Company to play the infamous comic knight Falstaff. He is joined by Jasper Britton as Henry IV and Alex Hassell as Prince Hal.
Britton returns following his performances in The Taming of the Shrew/The Tamer Tamed (2003).
Hassell returns to the RSC following his recent credits in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Cardenio and The City Madam (2011).
Henry IV Part 2
Performances
Evenings: Monday – Saturday 7.15pm
Running Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Booking From: 2nd December 2014
Booking Until: 24th Jan 2015
Important Info: 22 January 2015 – Captioned performance
Barbican
Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS
