Details

England is in turmoil. The King's position is weak and the Prince of Wales has fallen under the corrupting influence of Falstaff. The entire population is involved in a struggle for the country's soul and only the agony of civil war can resolve it. Written around 1596 to 1598 these two plays look at the life of Henry IV (King of England 1399 to 1413) though they are sometimes refered to as Falstaff's plays as it is here that he makes his mark. Part I looks at rebellio at home in Britain. Part II caries the story past Henry's death.

Cast/Performers

Desmond Barrit, Paul Bentall, Luke Courtier, Michael Mears, Cornelius Booth, Peter Bygott, Edward Harrison, Alex Blake, Danny Ashok, Tom Mison, Wendy Morgan, Ross Waiton, Robert East, Philip Voss, Katie Lightfoot, David Yelland, Ben Mansfield, Lizzy McInnerny, Dominic Thorburn

Creatives/Company

Author: Shakespeare
Company: Peter Hall Company
Director: Peter Hall