John barton and clifford williams in 1964 and 1966. The king and country series includes the recordings of liveperformances of four plays, i. Download from the royal shakespeare company a fresh new edition of shakespeare s profound exploration of a princes coming of age and the rejection of old jack falstaff this edition includes. For young people of all ages, this play is a brilliant way to look at roles and kingship as well as looking at a range of other themes including. Opens at the royal shakespeare theatre, stratford upon avon on 16414 dymm86 from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. Henry iv part i 2h 45min comedy, drama, history 14 may 2014 uk the second play in shakespeare s series of histories covering the reigns of richard ii, henry iv and henry v.
Henry iv, part 2 is a history play by william shakespeare believed to have been written. This unsettled ending sets the stage for henry iv, part 2. The second part of his history tetralogy, shakespeare s tale of power and politics is brought to life in this martial production from the royal shakespeare company. Meanwhile, falstaff is sent to the countryside to recruit fresh troops, where he gleefully indulges in.
Part i with his crown under threat from enemies both foreign and domestic, henry iv prepares for war. Past productions henry iv part ii royal shakespeare. In despair at the death of his son hotspur, the earl of northumberland pledges to lend his support to a second rebellion. King henrys health is failing but he is uncertain hal is a worthy heir. King henry s health is failing but he is uncertain hal is a worthy heir. Let us be dianas foresters, gentlemen of the shade, minions of the moon. A list of wellknown quotes from henry iv part ii, listed in order of appearance in the play jasper britton as king henry iv and alex hassell as prince henry in gregory dorans henry iv part ii in 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.
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 1 is a history play by william shakespeare, believed to have been written no later than 1597. The royal shakespeare company s other entries in this war of the roses cycle on stage. An illuminating introduction to henry iv part i by awardwinning scholar jonathan bate the play with clear and authoritative explanatory notes on each page a helpful scenebyscene analysis and key. Henry iv part i act ii scene iv 2014 royal shakespeare company. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Pdf henry iv part i part ii download ebook for free. Shakespeare muses on the consequences of actions, the role of princes and the realities of wielding power. The third part of his history tetralogy, shakespeare s tale of power and politics is brought to life in this martial production from the royal shakespeare company. King henrys health is failing as a second rebellion against his reign threatens to surface. The cycle begins chronologically with richard ii and proceeds through henry iv part i, henry iv part ii, and henry v. Stage footage from act ii scene iv from the royal shakespeare companys production of henry iv part i. The opportunity to savor another outstanding one is coming your way.
The daily mail he has played richard iii, shylock, leontes, macbeth and prospero to huge acclaim. Henry iv, part 1 is a history play by william shakespeare, believed to have been written no. An illuminating introduction to henry iv part ii by awardwinning scholar jonathan bate the play with clear and authoritative explanatory notes on each page. Henry iv part ii continues the story of the young prince hal which begins in part i. Stage footage from act ii scene iv from the royal shakespeare company s 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 company s sweeping cycle king and country, directed by gregory doran. 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. 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 and thrilling vision of a nation in turmoil.
All four are playing in repertory at bam, presented by bam, the royal shakespeare company, and the ohio state university. Meanwhile, falstaff is sent to the countryside to recruit fresh troops, where he gleefully indulges in the business of lining his own pockets. Best pdf henry iv, part two arkangel complete shakespeare download online. But prince hals reluctance to inherit the crown threatens to destroy the ailing henry iv s dream of a lasting dynasty. 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 analysis and. An illuminating introduction to henry iv part i by awardwinning scholar jonathan bate the play with clear and authoritative explanatory notes on each page a helpful scenebyscene analysis and. As his father becomes very ill, hal has to make choices about how he will rule england and who might need to be left behind. Meanwhile, falstaff is sent to the countryside to recruit fresh troops, where he. Rsc associate artist antony sher returns to the company to play the infamous comic knight falstaff. Terry hands, who has died aged 79, was a stage director who for 20 years worked in the shadows of theatrical luminaries peter hall and trevor nunn at the royal shakespeare company. Michael attenborough in 2000 and michael boyd in 2007 here you can find out more about some of our key past.
Other productions of henry iv on stage henry iv, part one. It is the second play in shakespeare s tetralogy dealing with the successive reigns of richard ii, henry iv two plays, including henry iv, part 2, and henry v. Featuring alex hassell and sam marks who play prince hal and poins. Henry iv, part 2 is a history play by william shakespeare believed to have been written between 1596 and 1599. Both adaptations were staged at the stratford festival in stratford, ontario. Henry iv part two 23 2014 royal shakespeare company. A royal shakespeare company production directed by gregory doran. The same year, the royal shakespeare company also opened their. 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.
Henry iv, part 2 royal shakespeare company digital theatre. Henry iv, part 1 depicts a span of history that begins with hotspurs battle at homildon in northumberland against douglas. What a walloping spectacle the royal shakespeare company gives us with its two henry iv plays. With his crown under threat from enemies both foreign and domestic, henry iv prepares for war. The plot henry iv part ii royal shakespeare company. Buy henry iv, part ii the rsc shakespeare book online at best prices in india on.
Hes antony sher, whose falstaff is a gutsy again in more than one senses of the word, genuinely earthy falstaff. Henry iv, part ii and henry v skilful portrayals by versatile cast royal shakespeare company s king and country series finishes with humour and. Henry iv parts i and ii, royal shakespeare theatre. They are staged in the expansive manner, the acting fruity, the lighting full of oranges and blues. A sublime blend of fathomless gloom and mad merriment. Henry iv, part ii the pelican shakespeare by william shakespeare author a. Captured live in stratforduponavon, the production transferred to the barbican, london, as part of king and country. Henry iv part one 23 2014 royal shakespeare company.
From the royal shakespeare company a fresh new edition of shakespeare s profound exploration of a princes coming of age and the rejection of old jack falstaff this edition includes. Shakespeare s tale of power and politics is brought to life in this martial production from the royal shakespeare company. Henry iv, part i available in bluray, dvd ship this item this item is available online through marketplace sellers. The play was entered into the register of the stationers company in 1600 by the booksellers. Part ii was staged at the stratforduponavon festival and features jasper britton in the title role. Richard ii stage footage act iv, scene 1 the deposition scene 20 royal shakespeare company. Shakespeare s great cycle of kings, to mark the 400th. 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. Pdf henry iv part ii the rsc shakespeare download ebook. Intent on securing his legacy, he is uncertain that his. Download from the royal shakespeare company a fresh new edition of shakespeare s tragicomedy of youth and age, introducing the immortal sir john falstaff this edition includes. Gregory doran, royal shakespeare company, robin lough. The second play in shakespeare s series of histories covering the reigns of richard ii, henry iv and henry v.
Bam, the royal shakespeare company, and the ohio state university present. Please subscribe this dailymotion channel and the youtube channel if ok or pleasure better. From the royal shakespeare company a fresh new edition of shakespeare s tragicomedy of youth and age, introducing the immortal sir john falstaff this edition includes. The performances have been recorded at the royal shakespeare company s theatre in stratforduponavon. The second play in shakespeare s wars of the roses cycle. Pdf download henry iv part ii the rsc shakespeare free. This production of william shakespeare s historical play henry iv. Our productions of henry iv part ii over the years have been directed by many famous directors. An illuminating introduction to henry iv part i by awardwinning scholar jonathan bate the play with clear and authoritative explanatory notes on. Henry iv, part 1 royal shakespeare company digital theatre.