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. Oa1163d dvd oabd7163dbluray release date february 2015. 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. This pack is designed to support primary school children who are reading, performing or. Henry iv, part 2 was first printed in 1600 in quarto format.
Apr 25, 2014 at 72, stacy keachwho plays falstaff under a putty nose and padding in the shakepeare theatres clear and stirring new repertory of henry iv, part 1 and part 2is already more than two. Henry iv part 1 royal shakespeare company tideswell cinema. The 1600 quarto appeared in two issuesqa and qbwith qb containing an extra scene 3. Henry iv parts 1 and 2, royal shakespeare theatre, stratford. Jun 03, 2014 stage footage from act ii scene iv from the royal shakespeare company s production of henry iv part i. Henry iv, part 1 is a history play by william shakespeare, believed to have been written no later than 1597. Henry iv, part 2 is a history play by william shakespeare believed to have been written between 1596 and 1599. The second play in shakespeares series of histories covering the reigns of richard ii, henry iv and henry v. All four are playing in repertory at bam, presented by bam, the royal shakespeare company, and the ohio state university. Mar 31, 2014 we will be showing henry iv part 1 live from the royal shakespeare company, stratforduponavon on wednesday 14th may 2014. 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.
Shakespeare muses on the consequences of actions, the role of princes and the realities of wielding power. Australia brazil canada china france germany india italy japan. 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. A better text, printed in the main from an authorial manuscript, appeared in the first folio in 1623. This post is part of year of shakespeare, a project documenting the world shakespeare festival, the greatest celebration of shakespeare the world has ever seen. With antony sher, alex hassell, jasper britton, elliot barnesworrell.
Online no fear shakespeare gives you the complete text of henry iv part one and two on the lefthand page, sidebyside with an easytounderstand translation on the right. Henry iv, part 2, chronicle play in five acts by william shakespeare, written in 159798 and published in a corrupt text based in part on memorial reconstruction in a quarto edition in 1600. Henry iv parts one and two, royal shakespeare company. 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. Johnny lee davenport is excellent in both of his roles neither of which may be found in shakespeares plays and robert lohbauer plays the lord chief justice, a part that has grown backward into henry iv, part one, and gives the actor a fine place in the company of players. Henry iv parts 1 and 2 2014, royal shakespeare company.
This is the only known edition of part 2 before the version printed in the first folio f1 in 1623. The second play in shakespeare s series of histories covering the reigns of richard ii, henry iv and henry v. See more ideas about shakespeare, william shakespeare and the hollow crown. Henry iv part i act ii scene iv 2014 royal shakespeare company. In 2014 artistic director gregory doran continued his exploration of shakespeares history plays with his production of henry iv part i. Henry iv, part 2 royal shakespeare company digital theatre. In 2014, she played the tavern landlady mistress quickly in the acclaimed rsc production of henry iv parts one and two.
These were new productions and not london transfers from stratforduponavon, which was unusal and meant to mark the opening of the barbican theatre as a special occasion. Recorded live at the royal shakespeare theatre, stratforduponavon, may 2014. Captured live in stratforduponavon, the production transferred to the barbican, london, as part of king and country. Everything about his performance is superb the delivery. Henry iv, part 1, chronicle play in five acts by william shakespeare, written about 159697 and published from a reliable authorial draft in a 1598 quarto edition. Stage footage from act ii scene iv from the royal shakespeare companys production of henry iv part i. A sublime blend of fathomless gloom and mad merriment. As william shakespeares henry iv, part one, opens, prince hal is well on his way to achieving the first phase. Henry iv parts one and two, royal shakespeare company anthony sher is the star casting as falstaff and, of course, he is superb. The play is often seen as an extension of aspects of henry iv, part 1, rather than a straightforward continuation of the. Henry iv parts i and ii, royal shakespeare theatre, stratford. Let us be dianas foresters, gentlemen of the shade, minions of the moon. Covers 1 henry iv acts 1 and 2 up to prince hal expressing his disdain for the war.
Part i with his crown under threat from enemies both foreign and domestic, henry iv prepares for war. Henry iv, part 1 is the second in a sequence of four history plays the others being richard ii, henry iv, part 2, and henry v known collectively as the second tetralogy, treating major events of english history in the late. Henry iv, part 1 and part 2 at shakespeare theatre company. Gregory doran 2014 production henry iv part i royal. With his crown under threat from enemies both foreign and domestic, henry iv prepares for war. Shakespeares historical play henry iv part one is not really about king henry iv at all. We will be showing henry iv part 1 live from the royal shakespeare company, stratforduponavon on wednesday 14th may 2014.
Shakespeares great cycle of kings, to mark the 400th. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Henry iv, part 1 royal shakespeare company digital theatre. King henry iv then you perceive the body of our kingdom how foul it is. With antony sher, alex hassell, jasper britton, trevor white. The second part of his history tetralogy, shakespeares tale of power and politics is brought to life in this martial production from the royal shakespeare company.
King henry s health is failing as a second rebellion threatens to surface. 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. The second play in shakespeares series of histories covering the. Shakespeare muses on the consequences of actions, the role of. List of william shakespeare screen adaptations wikipedia. Part ii was staged at the stratforduponavon festival and features jasper britton in the title role. Henry iv, parts one and two were the inaugural productions at the royal shakespeare company s new london home at the barbican centre. At 72, stacy keachwho plays falstaff under a putty nose and padding in the shakepeare theatres clear and stirring new repertory of henry iv, part 1 and part 2is already more than two. It is the third part of a tetralogy, preceded by richard ii and henry iv, part 1 and succeeded by henry v. Full ebook henry iv, parts one and two no fear shakespeare.
Music and speeches, an album by royal shakespeare company on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. The cycle begins chronologically with richard ii and proceeds through henry iv part i, henry iv part ii, and henry v. The first performance took place on 18 march 2014 at the royal shakespeare theatre in stratforduponavon before touring the uk. King henrys health is failing as a second rebellion threatens to surface. Jan 22, 2015 recorded live at the royal shakespeare theatre, stratforduponavon, may 2014. The complete text of the original play a linebyline translation that puts shakespeare into everyday language a complete list of characters with descriptions plenty of helpful. King henry iv why, then, good morrow to you all, my lords. Henry iv part one 23 2014 royal shakespeare company. May 31, 2019 online no fear shakespeare gives you the complete text of henry iv part one and two on the lefthand page, sidebyside with an easytounderstand translation on the right.
The titular hero, king henry iv, whom we meet and hear in this opening scene making what amounts to a formal address, had made the vow to fight the infidel in the holy land shortly after his usurpation of the throne from richard ii and the death of his predecessor for which henry himself was responsible richard ii, v. 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. 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 i act ii scene iv 2014 royal shakespeare. 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. Following his production of richard ii in october 20, rsc artistic director gregory doran continues his exploration of shakespeares history plays with henry iv parts i and ii, an epic, comic. 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. Filmed version of the stratford festivals 2014 stage production. The guinness book of records lists 410 featurelength film and tv versions of william. Shakespeare s historical play henry iv part one is not really about king henry iv at all. This production of william shakespeare s historical play henry iv. This primary teachers pack supports the rscs 2015 production of henry v, directed by gregory doran, which opened on 12 september 2015 at the royal shakespeare theatre in stratforduponavon. This pack is designed to support primary school children who are reading, performing or watching a performance of henry v.
Henry iv, parts one and two were the inaugural productions at the royal shakespeare companys new london home at the barbican centre. This production of william shakespeares historical play henry iv. Videotaped as part of pbss great performances series at lincoln center, new. I have watched all of the 37 discs in this collection and am delighted by all but one of the productions.
Aug 16, 2014 johnny lee davenport is excellent in both of his roles neither of which may be found in shakespeares plays and robert lohbauer plays the lord chief justice, a part that has grown backward into henry iv, part one, and gives the actor a fine place in the company of players. 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. Richard ii david tennant rsc bluray 2014 region free. Henry iv, part 1 performance henry iv, part 2 performance. 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. Shakespeares lecherous knight sir john falstaff first appeared in henry iv. Intent on securing his legacy, he is uncertain that hal is a worthy heir, believing him more concerned with earthly. It is about his son prince harry known as hal and his comingof. With england in a state of unrest, he must leave his rebellious youth behind, striving to gain the respect of his nobility and people. 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. King and country box royal shakespeare company opus arte. 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. Laying claim to parts of france and following an insult from the french dauphin, henry gathers his troops and prepares for a war that he hopes will unite his country.
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