Henry iv part 1 portrays events from the early part of king henry ivs reign. Henry iv parts i and ii, royal shakespeare theatre. Youve also probably noticed that the story line is a heck of a lot easier to follow than the more complex. Henry iv parts one and two, royal shakespeare company. All four are playing in repertory at bam, presented by bam, the royal shakespeare company, and the ohio state university. Henry vi, parts i, ii and iii the rsc shakespeare paperback. Meanwhile, falstaff is sent to the countryside to recruit fresh troops, where he gleefully indulges in the business of lining his own pockets. With his crown under threat from enemies both foreign and domestic, henry iv prepares for war. Following his production of richard ii in october 20, rsc artistic director gregory doran continues his exploration of shakespeares history plays with henry iv. Westmoreland and lancaster are appointed by the king to lead an army against the last of the rebels. More specifically, the play dramatizes stuff that happened between 1492 and 1493 englands border skirmishes with wales and scotland, the percy familys rebellion, and the battle at shrewsbury between the kings forces and the rebel army.
A sublime blend of fathomless gloom and mad merriment. Henry iv parts i and ii, royal shakespeare theatre, stratford. The royal shakespeare company creates theatre at its best, made in stratford upon avon and shared around the world. Benedict cumberbatch to play hamlet at barbican stage the. Sir isaac asimov contends and it makes sense to me that part two exists solely because falstaff turned out to be a smash hit, and shakespeare recognized a great box office opportunity when he saw one. 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. This extract was filmed on stage in the royal shakespeare theatre in 2004.
The same year, the royal shakespeare company also opened their first permanent exhibition, entitled the plays the thing. This new and gorgeous garment, majesty, sits not so easy on me as you think. 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. It is the third part of a tetralogy, preceded by richard ii and henry iv, part 1 and succeeded by henry v. Both adaptations were staged at the stratford festival in stratford, ontario. Jan 22, 2015 recorded live at the royal shakespeare theatre, stratforduponavon, may 2014. The plot henry iv part ii royal shakespeare company.
However, henry iv, part 1 is unique because it is not a sequel to richard ii and does not. Not to dispraise me, and call me pander, and 1610 breadchipper, and i know not what. Apr 17, 2014 this has long been perceived to be the issue with henry iv part ii and greg dorans new production does seem to find it a more difficult piece to bring successfully to the stage. Henry iv, part 2 is a history play by william shakespeare believed to have been written between 1596 and 1599. The archbishop of york, scroop, is backing the lords hastings, mowbray, and bardolph, along with the tacit support of northumberland. Henry iv part ii 2014 movies, tv, celebs, and more. Henry iv, part 1 is a history play by william shakespeare, believed to have been written no later than 1597. The henry vi plays are among the earliest of shakespeares works, being written in the early 1590s. This pack supports the rscs 2014 production of henry iv part i, directed by greg doran. This production of william shakespeare s historical play henry iv.
Working with the same strong aesthetic elements the brilliant set, costumes and lighting as the first part, the production struggles to make sense of the lack of. The activities provided are specifically designed to support ks34 students studying or seeing the play, offering a deeper insight into the choices that can be explored through staging. The three main settings of the play are the court, eastcheap london, and gloucestershire. The royal shakespeare companys other entries in this war of the roses cycle on stage. Henry iv part 1 royal shakespeare company tideswell cinema. Shakespeares great cycle of kings, to mark the 400th. 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. King henry s health is failing as a second rebellion threatens to surface. Intent on securing his legacy, he is uncertain that hal is a worthy heir, believing him more concerned with earthly. Librivox recording of king henry iv, part 1, by william shakespeare.
In a deathbed meeting with hal, the king is at last reconciled with his son, convinced that his true nobility will prevail. Part ii was staged at the stratforduponavon festival and features jasper britton in the title role. Benedict cumberbatch to play hamlet at barbican stage. King henry iv, part two by william shakespeare picks up from henry iv, part one and follows prince hal on his journey to becoming king. Act v, scene ii of shakespeare s king henry iv, part ii in an easytoread format. 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. Its collaboration with the royal shakespeare company continues with london performances of henry iv parts i and ii, with antony sher as falstaff, jasper britton as henry iv and alex hassell as. By curious coincidence, i finished reading this edition of 1 henry iv on the. In 2014 artistic director gregory doran continued his exploration of shakespeares history plays with his production of henry iv part i. Oa1163d dvd oabd7163dbluray release date february 2015. Recorded live at the royal shakespeare theatre, stratforduponavon, may 2014. In 2014 artistic director gregory doran continued his exploration of shakespeare s history plays with his production of henry iv part i.
As william shakespeares henry iv, part one, opens, prince hal is well on his way to achieving the first phase. This unsettled ending sets the stage for henry iv, part 2. 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. Shakespeare muses on the consequences of actions, the role of princes and the realities of wielding power. King henrys health is failing as a second rebellion threatens to surface. Everything about his performance is superb the delivery.
The cycle begins chronologically with richard ii and proceeds through henry iv part i, henry iv part ii, and henry v. King henrys health is failing as a second rebellion against his reign threatens to. The play picks up the action three years after the death of hotspur at shrewsbury. Henry iv part ii royal shakespeare theatre, rsc whatsonstage. Henry iv parts i and ii michael billington recalls a feast of falstaffs including joss ackland, david warner. Mar 25, 2014 its collaboration with the royal shakespeare company continues with london performances of henry iv parts i and ii, with antony sher as falstaff, jasper britton as henry iv and alex hassell as. Its focus is on prince hals journey toward kingship and his. Shakespeare scholars call this tetralogy four part series the henriad. Stage footage from act ii scene iv from the royal shakespeare company s production of henry iv part i. With antony sher, alex hassell, jasper britton, trevor white.
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. Out of this nettle danger, we pluck this flower safety with his crown under threat from enemies both foreign and domestic, henry iv prepares for war. Gregory doran 2014 production henry iv part i royal. 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. Shakespeare scholars call this tetralogy fourpart series the henriad. The play is often seen as an extension of aspects of henry iv, part 1, rather than a straightforward continuation of the. Henry iv part one 23 2014 royal shakespeare company.
Mar 31, 2014 we will be showing henry iv part 1 live from the royal shakespeare company, stratforduponavon on wednesday 14th may 2014. Henry iv, part 1 depicts a span of history that begins with hotspurs battle at homildon in. Henry iv parts i and ii michael billington recalls a feast of falstaffs including joss ackland, david warner and orson welles. 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. Apr 22, 2014 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 sullivan. It turns out im not alone in thinking this is a problematic play. Captured live in stratforduponavon, the production transferred to the barbican, london, as part of king and country. 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. Having deposed the previous king, he is only too aware. Henry iv parts 1 and 2 2014, royal shakespeare company. It starts with richard ii, continues in this play and in henry iv, part 2, and concludes in henry v. 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. Henry iv, part 1 performance henry iv, part 2 performance.
The second play in shakespeare s series of histories covering the reigns of richard ii, henry iv and henry v. King henry iv, by this time, is near death with his illness. Part i with his crown under threat from enemies both foreign and domestic, henry iv prepares for war. Stage footage from act ii scene iv from the royal shakespeare companys production of henry iv part i. The second play in shakespeares series of histories covering the reigns of richard ii, henry iv and henry v. Other productions of henry iv on stage henry iv, part one. This has long been perceived to be the issue with henry iv part ii and greg dorans new production does seem to find it a more difficult piece to bring successfully to the stage. Henry iv, part 2 is a history play by william shakespeare, believed written between 1596 and 1599. 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. 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. 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.
In despair at the death of his son hotspur, the earl of northumberland pledges to lend his support to a second rebellion. Henry iv part ii productions from 1964, 1975, 1982 and 2014. Let us be dianas foresters, gentlemen of the shade, minions of the moon. I dispraisd him before the wickedthat the wicked might not 1615 in love with thee. Shakespeares great cycle of kings, now at bam through may 1, is a remarkable piece of theater, and the whole fourplay cycle is a stupendous feat. Henry iv, part ii, act ii, scene 4 open source shakespeare. Henry iv, part 1 royal shakespeare company digital theatre. King henrys health is failing but he is uncertain hal is a worthy heir. If youre reading henry iv part 2, then youve probably already read henry iv part 1 so, shakespeares elizabethan language should be getting a whole lot easier to manage by now especially if youve also read richard ii, which is the first play in the tetralogy. 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.
Henry iv part i act ii scene iv 2014 royal shakespeare. 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 film stars welles himself as falstaff, john gielgud as king henry, keith baxter as hal. We will be showing henry iv part 1 live from the royal shakespeare company, stratforduponavon on wednesday 14th may 2014. 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. Henry iv, part 2 royal shakespeare company digital theatre. The first performance took place on 18 march 2014 at the royal shakespeare theatre in stratforduponavon before touring the uk. Each production in the royal shakespeare companys series king and country.
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. Librivox recording of king henry iv, part 2, by william shakespeare. Falstaff is considered to be disreputable company and causes henry iv to feel. This production of william shakespeares historical play henry iv.
Join our sonnetaday newsletter and read them all, one at a time. With antony sher, alex hassell, jasper britton, elliot barnesworrell. The play also follows sir john falstaff, a fat, dishonest knight who has befriended prince hal. Henry iv, part 1 is a history play by william shakespeare, believed to have been written no.
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