With antony sher, alex hassell, jasper britton, elliot barnesworrell. All four are playing in repertory at bam, presented by bam, the royal shakespeare company, and the ohio state university. Henry iv part 1 recorded live at the royal shakespeare theatre, stratforduponavon, may 2014 antony sher falstaff, alex hassell prince hal, jasper britton king henry, paola dionisotti mistress quickly, trevor white hotspur, antony nyrne earl of worcester, sean chapman earl of northumberlandearl of douglas, jennifer. Henry iv, part 2, chronicle play in five acts by william shakespeare, written in 159798 and published in a corrupt text based in part on memorial reconstruction in a quarto edition in 1600. Henry iv, part 2 is a history play by william shakespeare believed to have been written between 1596 and 1599. Gregory doran now puts his decisive seal on the company by. The cycle begins chronologically with richard ii and proceeds through henry iv part i, henry iv part ii, and henry v. Henry iv, part 2 royal shakespeare company digital theatre.
King henry s health is failing but he is uncertain hal is a worthy heir. Henry iv parts i and ii michael billington recalls a feast of falstaffs including joss ackland, david warner and orson welles. John barton and clifford williams in 1964 and 1966. In despair at the death of his son hotspur, the earl of northumberland pledges to lend his support to a second rebellion. Duringthereignofelizabethi15581603 englandemergedastheleadingnavalandcommercial.
King henry iv, part 1 is the second of shakespeares eight wars of the roses history plays, with events following those of king richard ii. Much ado about nothing major problem already solved before one character decides to make much ado about it 3. The royal shakespeare company collection alexander street. Past productions henry iv part ii royal shakespeare. Shakespeare scholars call this tetralogy fourpart series the henriad. King henry iv has been victorious at the battle of shrewsbury, but the earl of northumberland hears rumours that his son, harry hotspur, has been the victor. Containing shakespeares henry iv parts 1 and 2, this double set features outstanding royal shakespeare company productions available at midprice for the very first time. At the rsc, his finest achievement was directing shakespeares sevenplay histories cycle featuring all the plantagenet kings from richard ii to richard iii, via henry iv, v and vi, at both the.
Henry iv part i and henry iv part ii play at the royal shakespeare theatre from 18 march 6 september, followed by a uk tour and performances at londons barbican from november 2014. It is the third part of a tetralogy, preceded by richard ii and henry iv, part 1 and succeeded by henry v the play is often seen as an extension of aspects of henry iv, part 1, rather than a straightforward continuation of the historical narrative, placing more emphasis on. The same year, the royal shakespeare company also opened their first permanent exhibition, entitled the plays the thing. 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. Following his production of richard ii in october 20, rsc artistic director gregory doran continues his exploration of shakespeare s history plays with henry iv parts i and ii, an epic, comic. Our productions of henry iv part ii over the years have been directed by many famous directors.
Henry iv part one 23 2014 royal shakespeare company. The third part of his history tetralogy, shakespeares tale of power and politics is brought to life in this martial production from the royal shakespeare company. Shakespeare scholars call this tetralogy four part series the henriad. The winters tale stage direction exit antipholus, pursued by bear 2. This production of william shakespeares historical play henry iv. Henry iv parts 1 and 2 2014, royal shakespeare company, uk henry iv, part ii 2014, colorado shakespeare festival, usa the famous victories of henry the fifth anonymously written 2014, the slightly skewed shakespeare series, usa henry iv part 2 2012, richard eyre, uk henry iv, part two 2011, oregon shakespeare festival, usa. Hal the future henry v has forsaken the royal court to waste his time in taverns with low. Henry iv, part 1 depicts a span of history that begins with hotspurs battle at homildon in. The three main settings of the play are the court, eastcheap london, and gloucestershire. Shakespeares great cycle of kings, to mark the 400th.
Review of shakespears richard ii, henry iv part 1, henry iv. As william shakespeares henry iv, part one, opens, prince hal is well on his way to achieving the first phase. It is the second play in shakespeares tetralogy dealing with the successive reigns of richard ii, henry iv two plays, including henry iv, part 2, and henry v. Henry iv parts i and ii michael billington recalls a feast of falstaffs including joss ackland, david warner. Part i with his crown under threat from enemies both foreign and domestic, henry iv prepares for war. Northumberland and the archbishop of york decide to.
King henrys health is failing but he is uncertain hal is a worthy heir. The plot henry iv part ii royal shakespeare company. Royal shakespeare company series page 3 of 5 presto. The second part of his history tetralogy, shakespeares tale of power and politics is brought to life in this martial production from the royal shakespeare company. Like henry iv part 1, shakespeare does a lot of maneuvering between the low world of the commoners and the high world of the nobility in henry iv part 2. Henry iv, part 1 is a history play by william shakespeare, believed to have been written no later than 1597. Other productions of henry iv on stage henry iv, part one. Part ii was staged at the stratforduponavon festival and features jasper britton in the title role. Henry iv part two 33 2014 royal shakespeare company. Gregory doran directs shakespeare s epic pair of plays with a cast including antony sher as sir john falstaff, jasper britton as king henry and alex hassell as prince hal. Shakespeares two greatest plays have always been a defining experience for rsc directors. Gregory doran launched his new cycle of shakespeares history plays last year with the hugely successful richard ii starring david tennant.
Let us be dianas foresters, gentlemen of the shade, minions of the moon. However, henry iv, part 1 is unique because it is not a sequel to richard ii and does not. With his crown under threat from enemies both foreign and domestic, henry iv prepares for war. The royal shakespeare company collection offers highdefinition recordings of the bards dramatic canon, featuring the worlds best shakespearean actors and directors, along with supplemental teaching materials to help students engage more deeply with the material and enhance.
Review of shakespears richard ii, henry iv part 1, henry iv part 2, and henry v directed by michael boyd and richard twyman for the royal shakespeare company at the courtyard theatre, stratforduponavon 2007. Loves labours lost ending undermines every romcom ever. Containing shakespeare s henry iv parts 1 and 2, this double set features outstanding royal shakespeare company productions available at midprice for the very first time. A better text, printed in the main from an authorial manuscript, appeared in the first folio in 1623. Meanwhile, falstaff is sent to the countryside to recruit fresh troops, where he gleefully indulges in the business of lining his own pockets. Henry v has all of the actionbased catharsis especially on film, but richard ii and henry iv mostly contain a lot of buildup to a cunning fizzle, ending in overpowering betrayal or in the oneonone duel between hal and hotspur. Intent on securing his legacy, he is uncertain that hal is a worthy heir, believing him more concerned with earthly.
Shakespeare muses on the consequences of actions, the role of princes and the realities of wielding power. The second play in shakespeare s series of histories covering the reigns of richard ii, henry iv and henry v. N omanslifehasbeenthesubjectofmorespeculation thanwilliamshakespeares. Stage footage from act ii scene iv from the royal shakespeare companys production of henry iv part i. But the king has fallen ill, prince hal alex hassell has fallen in again with the corrupting influences of falstaff antony sher, and a second uprising looms as henry iv part ii begins, continuing the royal shakespeare companys sweeping cycle king and country, directed by gregory doran. Henry iv parts one and two, royal shakespeare company. Henry iv, part ii and henry v skilful portrayals by versatile cast royal shakespeare companys king and country series finishes with. King henry s health is failing as a second rebellion threatens to surface.
Henry iv, part ii and henry v skilful portrayals by versatile cast royal shakespeare companys king and country series finishes with humour and darkness in the last of the bard. It is the third part of a tetralogy, preceded by richard ii and henry iv, part 1 and succeeded by henry v. Captured live in stratforduponavon, the production transferred to the barbican, london, as part of king and country. The second play in shakespeares series of histories covering the reigns of richard ii, henry iv and henry v. But prince hals reluctance to inherit the crown threatens to destroy the ailing henry ivs dream of a lasting dynasty. Containing shakespeares henry iv parts 1 and 2, this double set features outstanding royal shakespeare company productions available at midprice for the. As the play opens, king henry iv formerly henry bolingbroke and henry percy hotspur argue over the disposition of prisoners from the battle of holmedon. It starts with richard ii, continues in this play and in henry iv, part 2, and concludes in henry v. Modern recordings help you bring shakespeare to life in the classroom. What a walloping spectacle the royal shakespeare company gives us with its two henry iv plays. Henry iv parts one and two, royal shakespeare company anthony sher is the star casting as falstaff and, of course, he is superb.
With antony sher, alex hassell, jasper britton, trevor white. Elliot barnesworrell as prince john francis, alex hassell as prince hal, jasper britton as king henry iv and simon thorp as lord chief justice in rehearsal for henry iv part ii 2014. Henry iv parts i and ii, royal shakespeare theatre, stratfordupon. Gregory doran directs shakespeares epic pair of plays with a cast including antony sher as sir john falstaff, jasper britton as king henry and alex hassell as prince hal. Featuring alex hassell and sam marks who play prince hal and poins. Michael attenborough in 2000 and michael boyd in 2007 here you can find out more about some of our key past.
Shakespeares portrait of the prodigal sons journey from youth to maturity embraces the full panorama of society. The royal shakespeare companys other entries in this war of the roses cycle on stage. Rehearsal photos henry iv part ii royal shakespeare. The bards legacy is still strongly felt around the. Henry iv, part two arkangel complete shakespeare download online. Henry iv, part 2 is the third in a sequence of four. A better text, printed in the main from an authorial manuscript, appeared in the first folio of 1623 and is generally the more reliable version.
After defeat at the battle of shrewsbury the rebels regroup. And in the royal shakespeare companys period production of this play at stratforduponavon, we are well on our way through the threepart history arc of england. The daily mail he has played richard iii, shylock, leontes, macbeth and prospero to huge acclaim. Review of shakespears richard ii, henry iv part 1, henry.
The royal shakespeare company collection offers highdefinition recordings of the bards dramatic canon, featuring the worlds best shakespearean actors and directors, along with supplemental teaching materials to help students engage more deeply. April 22, 2014 theatre broadcast, time coriolanus, digital theatre, donmar warehouse, henry iv, henry iv part 1, henry iv part 2, jamie parker, live from stratforduponavon, ntlive, richard ii, roger allam, royal shakespeare company, shakespeares globe erin. As the play opens, king henry iv formerly henry bolingbroke and henry percy hotspur argue over the disposition of. Everything about his performance is superb the delivery. Following his production of richard ii in october 20, rsc artistic director gregory doran continues his exploration of shakespeares history plays with henry iv. King henrys health is failing as a second rebellion against his reign threatens to. Meanwhile, falstaff is sent to the countryside to recruit fresh troops, where he. Elizabethanengland 4 t heageofshakespearewasagreattimeinenglish history. The hardest part of staging the two parts of henry iv has to be how damn busy the play is despite only indulging in one real battle scene. Please subscribe this dailymotion channel and the youtube channel if ok or pleasure better. King henrys health is failing as a second rebellion threatens to surface. Royal shakespeare company series page 2 of 5 presto. However, henry iv, part 1 is unique because it is not a sequel to richard ii and does not require the audience to know that work.
This production of william shakespeare s historical play henry iv. An illuminating introduction to henry iv part ii by awardwinning scholar jonathan bate the play with clear and authoritative explanatory notes on each page a helpful scenebyscene from the royal shakespeare company a fresh new edition of shakespeares profound exploration of a princes coming of age and the rejection of old jack falstaff. Henry iv part two 23 2014 royal shakespeare company. It is the second play in shakespeares tetralogy dealing with the successive. The daily mail he has played richard iii, shylock, leontes, macbeth and prospero to.
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