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May 14, 2014 · Royal Shakespeare Company: Henry IV Part I: Directed by Gregory Doran. With Antony Sher, Alex Hassell, Jasper Britton, Trevor White. The second play in Shakespeare's series of histories covering the reigns of Richard II, Henry IV and Henry V. Shakespeare muses on the consequences of actions, the role of princes and the realities of wielding power.
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- Comedy, Drama, History
- Gregory Doran
- 2014-05-14
Part I. With his crown under threat from enemies both foreign and domestic, Henry IV prepares for war. 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.
The first installment of what is widely acknowledged to be Shakespeare's greatest historical saga, Henry IV, Part I is an epic tale of power, treachery and war, exploring the complexity of father-son relationships. Featuring an Olivier award-winning performance from Roger Allam a... Read all. Director. Adam Lee Hamilton. Writers. J.S. Papenbrock.
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- Drama
- Adam Lee Hamilton
- 2012-05
- Henry IV Abandons His Crusade to Tackle Civil Strife at Home
- Crime and Distraction in A London Tavern
- Hotspur and The King Clash Over Prisoners and Mortimer’s Ransom
- Falstaff and Hal Play The King
- Glendower, Hotspur and Mortimer Plan to Divide The Kingdom
- Henry and His Son Have A Frank Conversation
- Hotspur Remains Optimistic in The Face of Adversity
- Hal Proves His Mettle by Saving His Father and Killing Hotpsur
Henry IV abandons his intended crusade to the Holy Land when he learns that his forces have been defeated by Welsh rebels lead by Owen Glendower. Meanwhile the Earl of Northumberland’s son Harry Percy, nicknamed Hotspur, has defeated Scottish insurgents and taken many prisoners. Henry wishes that his son, Harry, was more like the brave Harry ‘Hotsp...
In stark contrast to the formality of Henry IV’s court, the ‘fat knight’ Falstaff’s realm consists of petty criminals and tavern lowlifes. Falstaff banters in a fatherly way with ‘Hal’, Henry IV’s son. One of Falstaff’s cronies, Poins, tells them that he is planning to rob a party of travelling pilgrims and wealthy traders the following morning. Ha...
Hotspur obeys Henry IV’s summons to appear at court and is accompanied by his father, the Earl of Northumberland and his uncle, the Earl of Worcester. The king is not swayed by Hotspur’s explanation that a dandyish courtier caught him at a bad moment when he was battle-weary and that is why he was churlish about handing over the prisoners. Henry is...
In the tavern, Hal and Poins tease the young bartender, Francis by calling out his name repeatedly. Falstaff and his party arrive and complain that they were attacked after the robbery. Falstaff’s exaggerated account is ridiculous but when Hal reveals that Poins and himself were the ‘robbers’, Falstaff shamefacedly claims that knew it was them all ...
Glendower hosts a meeting of the rebels in Wales but Hotspur is exasperated by his boasts about his magical powers and nativity. Hotspur, Mortimer and Glendower examine a map showing the potential division of the kingdom after Henry’s defeat. Hotspur quibbles that his share is not fair and threatens to divert the course of the River Trent to make h...
In private the King expresses his disappointment at Harry’s irresponsibility, which has forced his brother, Prince John, to fulfil many of Harry’s obligations. Harry replies that he has not been as badly behaved as is reported. The King argues that Harry’s behaviour is like that of Richard II and wishes that Harry would display some of Hotspur’s vi...
Before the battle of Shrewsbury, Hotspur receives news that his father, the Earl of Northumberland, is sick and cannot send his forces but that he should proceed into battle because the King knows about the rebels intentions. Hotspur remains optimistic even when Vernon tells him that the Westmorland and Prince John are marching towards them with 7,...
Prince Henry (Hal) has been slightly injured in battle so his father, the King, urges him to seek respite but he refuses. The leader of the Scots, Douglas, discovers the King on his own but he is unsure whether it really is the King or a double used to confuse the enemy. Hal drives off Douglas and saves his father. When Hotspur enters the scene, Fa...
The Royal Shakespeare Company follows last year’s popular theatrical production of RICHARD II, broadcast to cinemas from the playwright’s home town of Stratford-Upon-Avon, with the next installment of the Bard’s history plays.
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Shakespeare's Henry IV Part I is the story of power, honour and rebellion. Richard is dead and Henry Bolingbroke is now King Henry IV. The king is not enjoying his reign. He feels guilty about the removal of Richard and it troubles his conscience.
Royal Shakespeare Company: Henry IV Part I (2014) starring Antony Sher, Alex Hassell, Jasper Britton and directed by Gregory Doran.
