Henry iv part ii 2014, frequencies 20 and making it 2015. Having deposed the previous king, he is only too aware how tenuous his position is, and the price to be paid if he falters. Shakespeare muses on the consequences of actions, the role of princes and the realities of wielding power. Fullblooded lifeantony sher as falstaff proves he can do jolly as well as tortured in greg dorans new rsc production of the henry iv plays, says dominic cavendish.
Buy henry iv, part ii the rsc shakespeare book online at best prices in india on. In the first folio of shakespeare s complete works 1623, henry iv part i is subtitled the life and death of henry surnamed hotspurre, indicating that the character was considered central to the play at that time. The royal shakespeare company s production of henry iv part ii has been captured live from stratforduponavon. Trevor alan white born 26 october 1970 is a canadian actor who has worked in theatre, film, television and radio since 1994, based in london, england since 2001. Henry iv part ii productions from 1964, 1975, 1982 and 2014. Henry iv part i 2014, gregory doran abbsy73 henry iv part i 1979, david giles abbsy73 chimes at midnight 1965, orson welles profswagstaff henry iv, part ii. King henry s health is failing but he is uncertain hal is a worthy heir.
Part i with his crown under threat from enemies both foreign and domestic, henry iv prepares for war. This production of william shakespeare s historical play henry iv. As his health is failing and a second rebellion threatens to surface, king henry worries whether his son is a worthy heir, and hal must choose between loyalty to his old. The brooklyn academy of music recently staged a rare production of the entire henriadrichard ii, henry iv parts i and ii, and henry vby the royal shakespeare company. Titus andronicus 2017, blanche mcintyre shakesbabe. This was not my experience with these royal shakespeare company productions. Cultural depictions of henry v of england wikipedia. He is the only actor to appear in both the 1974 version and 20 version of father brown. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Henry iv part i mistress quickly 2014 cheerful weather for the wedding. Henry iv part i 2014 bardolph glendower royal shakespeare company.
Live from stratforduponavon, henry iv, part i alexander street, a. 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. Simon thorp is an actor, known for royal shakespeare company. Henry iv, part 2 is a history play by william shakespeare believed to have been written. 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. There have been three bbc television films of henry iv, part 2. John barton and clifford williams in 1964 and 1966. In 2014 artistic director gregory doran continued his exploration of shakespeares history plays with his production of henry iv part i.
Intent on securing his legacy, he is uncertain that his son hal is a worthy heir, believing him more concerned with earthly pleasures than the. Royal shakespeare company s artistic director gregory doran completes the epic saga of henry iv, with jasper britton as the king, alex hassell as prince hal and antony sher as sir john falstaff. Past productions henry iv part ii royal shakespeare. It was on at the apollo theatre until 18 august 2012. Are these good examples of shakespeare inspired literature. King henry s health is failing as a second rebellion threatens to surface. Reading the complete works of shakespeare 247 for charity. Myles won an ian charleson award in 2004 for her performances in royal shakespeare company productions of the plays titus andronicus and the taming of the shrew. Our productions of henry iv part ii over the years have been directed by many famous directors. Henry iv part i act ii scene iv 2014 royal shakespeare company. Henry iv part ii 2014 and royal shakespeare company. In february 2019 davies discussed his career in the bbc radio three series private passions. Complete works of william shakespeare translations. The second play in shakespeare s wars of the roses cycle.
Gregory doran 2014 production henry iv part i royal. In gregory dorans opinion, hotspur and prince hal reflect different views of honour. Rehearsal photos henry iv part ii royal shakespeare. Richard ii tv movie 20 lord ross gardener downton abbey tv series 20 stall holder 1 episode, 20 a viking saga. Alex hassell was born in 1980 in southend, essex, england. Shakespeares henry iv part i is the story of power, honor, and rebellion. King henrys health is failing but he is uncertain hal is a worthy heir. 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 ii postcard pack 2014 production postcards rsc shop. Sam marks is an actor, known for doctor who 2005, royal shakespeare company.
The rscs productions of richard ii over the years have included many. Henry iv part i 2014, waking the dead 2000 and xenoblade chronicles 2. Stage footage from act ii scene iv from the royal shakespeare companys production of henry iv part i. Royal shakespeare company, 2014, originally published 2014, 2 hours 52 mins. Originally streamed at philosophytube in aid of the samaritans. Henry iv part ii shakespeare charity stream 7 youtube. Henry v is the subject of the eponymous play by william shakespeare, which largely concentrates on his campaigns in france he is also a central character in henry iv, part 1 and henry iv, part 2, where shakespeare dramatises him as prince hal, a wanton youth. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. It is likely it was written very soon after shakespeare completed part i and almost. According to some critics, henry iv is about henry iv in name alone its really a comingofage story, charting the. King henry s health is failing as a second rebellion against his reign threatens to surface.
Meanwhile, falstaff is sent to the countryside to recruit fresh troops. Simon yadoo is an actor, known for royal shakespeare company. Amongst the unwitting locals, falstaff gleefully indulges in the business of lining his own pockets. Meanwhile, falstaff is sent to the countryside to recruit fresh troops, where he gleefully indulges in. With his crown under threat from enemies both foreign and domestic, henry iv prepares for war. Michael attenborough in 2000 and michael boyd in 2007 here you can find out more about some of our key past. Henry iv, part i available in bluray, dvd ship this item this item is available online through marketplace sellers. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. 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. Part ii was staged at the stratforduponavon festival and. On shakespeares 450th birthday, dominic cavendish reveals 10 littleknown. Henry iv part i prince hal 2014 miss in her teens the player 2014. 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.
He starred in the west end hit a long days journey into night by eugene oneill with david suchet, laurie metcalf and kyle soller. He is uncertain that hal is a worthy heir, believing him more concerned with earthly pleasures than the responsibility of rule. Davies again appeared with david tennant in richard ii in 20. The play was entered into the register of the stationers company in 1600 by. The same year, the royal shakespeare company also opened their.