Henry iv parts 1 and 2, royal shakespeare theatre, stratfordupon. Henry iv, part 1 depicts a span of history that begins with hotspurs battle at homildon in northumberland against douglas. The cycle begins chronologically with richard ii and proceeds through henry iv part i, henry iv part ii, and henry v. Each production in the royal shakespeare companys series king and country. Henry iv, part ii, act ii, scene 4 open source shakespeare. Read henry iv, parts one and two no fear shakespeare for online. Scene 1 summary two carriers complain about the accommodations of the inn at rochester as they prepare to drive their pack horses to the market in london. We will be showing henry iv part 1 live from the royal shakespeare company, stratforduponavon on wednesday 14th may 2014. Part i with his crown under threat from enemies both foreign and domestic, henry iv prepares for war. Part ii was staged at the stratforduponavon festival and features jasper britton in the title role. Very true, sir, and i come to draw you out by the ears. Henry iv, part 1 royal shakespeare company digital theatre.
Henry iv, part 2 royal shakespeare company digital theatre. Let us be dianas foresters, gentlemen of the shade, minions of the moon. Dominic dromgooles acclaimed production is brought to its conclusion in part 2 of shakespeares historical masterpiece, king henry iv a dramatic tale of family, treachery and war that surveys the entire panorama of english life. Sir isaac asimov contends and it makes sense to me that part two exists solely because falstaff turned out to be a smash hit, and shakespeare recognized a great box office opportunity when he saw one. Having deposed the previous king, he is only too aware. Why, thou globe of sinful continents, what a life dost lead. 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. Shakespeares henry iv part i is the story of power, honor, and rebellion. Another part of the forest enter, from one side, mowbray. 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. King henry s health is failing but he is uncertain hal is a worthy heir. Shakespeare muses on the consequences of actions, the role of. Henry iv, part 1 and part 2 at shakespeare theatre company.
Behind the scenes with the royal shakespeare company royal. Henry iv, part 1 is a history play by william shakespeare, believed to have been written no later than 1597. Apr 25, 2014 these productions of part 1 and part 2 borrow some material from shakespeares richard ii. Mar 31, 2014 we will be showing henry iv part 1 live from the royal shakespeare company, stratforduponavon on wednesday 14th may 2014. This production of william shakespeares historical play henry iv. Shakespeare scholars call this tetralogy four part series the henriad. 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 henrys health is failing as a second rebellion threatens to surface. Gregory doran 2014 production henry iv part i royal. However, henry iv, part 1 is unique because it is not a sequel to richard ii and does not require the audience to know that work.
Act v, scene ii of shakespeare s king henry iv, part ii in an easytoread format. Henry iv part 1 is the story of prince hal the future king henry v of england, a fifteenth century wild child who carouses with criminals and commoners, helps his loser chums rob his fathers treasury, and spends all his time in seedy bars. As william shakespeares henry iv, part one, opens, prince hal is well on his way to achieving the first phase. For the london 2012 festival as part of the cultural olympiad, the rsc. It is the third part of a tetralogy, preceded by richard ii and henry iv, part 1 and succeeded by henry v. They were directed and adapted by richard eyre and star jeremy irons as king. 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.
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. Henry iv, part ii, act iv, scene 2 open source shakespeare. In the film, you can see one of the scenes set in the tavern, featuring prince hal and falstaff. Stage footage from act ii scene iv from the royal shakespeare companys production of henry iv part i. From the royal shakespeare company a fresh new edition of shakespeares tragicomedy of youth and age, introducing the immortal sir john falstaff this edition includes.
Henry iv part two 23 2014 royal shakespeare company. Librivox recording of king henry iv, part 2, by william shakespeare. Henry iv parts i and ii, royal shakespeare theatre, stratford. Read the monologue for the role of prince henry from the script for henry iv, part 2 by william shakespeare. 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. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Henry iv parts i and ii michael billington recalls a feast of falstaffs including joss ackland, david warner and orson welles. Get richard ii penguin shakespeare by shakespeare, william 2008 paperback popular online. The play is often seen as an extension of aspects of henry iv, part 1, rather than a straightforward continuation of the. Antony sher as falstaff and alex hassell as prince hal in henry iv part 1. 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. Henry iv, part i and henry iv, part ii are 2012 british television films based on the plays of the same name by william shakespeare. Apr 17, 2014 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. In 2014 artistic director gregory doran continued his exploration of shakespeare s history plays with his production of henry iv part i.
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. And in the royal shakespeare companys period production of this play at stratforduponavon, we are well on our way through the threepart history arc of england. A sublime blend of fathomless gloom and mad merriment. Captured live in stratforduponavon, the production transferred to the barbican, london, as part of king and country. 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. With antony sher, alex hassell, jasper britton, elliot barnesworrell.
The three main settings of the play are the court, eastcheap london, and gloucestershire. Intent on securing his legacy, he is uncertain that hal is a worthy heir, believing him more concerned with earthly. It turns out im not alone in thinking this is a problematic play. 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 i act ii scene iv 2014 royal shakespeare company duration.
Sir isaac asimov contends and it makes sense to me that part two exists solely because falstaff turned out to be a smash hit, and shakespeare recognized a great. 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. Henry iv part i act ii scene iv 2014 royal shakespeare. The first performance took place on 18 march 2014 at the royal shakespeare theatre in stratforduponavon before touring the uk. Historique, comedie, drame film complet royal shakespeare company. Oa1163d dvd oabd7163dbluray release date february 2015. I dispraisd him before the wickedthat the wicked might not 1615 in love with thee. With his crown under threat from enemies both foreign and domestic, henry iv prepares for war. Like henry iv part 1, shakespeare does a lot of maneuvering between the low world of the commoners and the high world of the nobility in henry iv part 2. It starts with richard ii, continues in this play and in henry iv, part 2, and concludes in henry v.
Henry iv, part 2 is a history play by william shakespeare believed to have been written between 1596 and 1599. Ce film avec des dialogues ecrits par william shakespeare a ete developpe au royaumeuni. Not to dispraise me, and call me pander, and 1610 breadchipper, and i know not what. The royal shakespeare company creates theatre at its best, made in. Editions of henry iv, part 2 by william shakespeare.
Henry iv, part i and part ii the hollow crown wikipedia. Act v, scene ii of shakespeares king henry iv, part ii in an easytoread format. Shakespeares great cycle of kings, now at bam through may 1, is a remarkable piece of theater, and the whole fourplay cycle is a stupendous feat. Antony byrne filmographie le guide des films en francais. The armor houldward has created for the two sidessilver and brown for king henrys army, gold. Other productions of henry iv on stage henry iv, part one. King henrys health is failing as a second rebellion against his reign threatens to. 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.
Henry iv parts i and ii, royal shakespeare theatre. Shakespeare muses on the consequences of actions, the role of princes and the realities of wielding power. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. The royal shakespeare company rsc is a major british theatre company, based in. All four are playing in repertory at bam, presented by bam, the royal shakespeare company, and the ohio state university. This production of william shakespeare s historical play henry iv. With antony sher, alex hassell, jasper britton, trevor white.
Film complet mercenairesmercenaries 2011 science fiction. King henrys health is failing but he is uncertain hal is a worthy heir. Dominic dromgooles acclaimed production is brought to its conclusion in part 2 of shakespeare s historical masterpiece, king henry iv a dramatic tale of family, treachery and war that surveys the entire panorama of english life. 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 royal shakespeare companys other entries in this war of the roses cycle on stage. Shakespeare scholars call this tetralogy fourpart series the henriad. Recorded live at the royal shakespeare theatre, stratforduponavon, may 2014.
Everything about his performance is superb the delivery. This, of course, all takes place before prince hals glorious reformation, when he transforms himself from a total disgrace into a noble leader, who. 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. Henry iv parts one and two, royal shakespeare company anthony sher is the star casting as falstaff and, of course, he is superb.
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. King henry s health is failing as a second rebellion threatens to surface. 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 facts about. These productions of part 1 and part 2 borrow some material from shakespeares richard ii. Jun 03, 2014 stage footage from act ii scene iv from the royal shakespeare company s production of henry iv part i. Jan 22, 2015 recorded live at the royal shakespeare theatre, stratforduponavon, may 2014.
Youve also probably noticed that the story line is a heck of a lot easier to follow than the more complex plotlines. Henry iv part 1 royal shakespeare company tideswell cinema. The second play in shakespeares series of histories covering the reigns of richard ii, henry iv and henry v. The rscs productions of richard ii over the years have included many famous actors playing. Henry iv parts one and two, royal shakespeare company. Northumberland alun armstrong is at home anxiously awaiting news from the battle between the rebel forces, led by his son hotspur, and the royal forces led. We have brought together richard ii, henry iv parts i and ii and henry v. Henry iv part ii royal shakespeare theatre, rsc whatsonstage. 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. 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. Part ii was staged at the stratforduponavon festival and. Sign up for the free shakespeare newsletter king henry iv, part ii. Henry iv, parts one and two were the inaugural productions at the royal shakespeare company s new london home at the barbican centre. Shakespeares historical play henry iv part one is not really about king henry iv at all.
Its focus is on prince hals journey toward kingship and his ultimate. From the royal shakespeare company a fresh new edition of shak. Meanwhile, falstaff is sent to the countryside to recruit fresh troops, where he gleefully indulges in the business of lining his own pockets. Henry iv part i act ii scene iv 2014 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. 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. They are the second and third films in the series of television films called the hollow crown produced by sam mendes for bbc two covering the second set of plays in shakespeares henriad. Henry iv, parts one and two were the inaugural productions at the royal shakespeare companys new london home at the barbican centre.
Meanwhile, falstaff is sent to the countryside to recruit fresh troops, where he gleefully indulges in. Vous pouvez regarder le film royal shakespeare company. Henry iv part ii 2h 50min comedy, drama, history 18 june 2014 uk 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. Watching any or all of them, one might find not to ones liking some choice or other made by a cast member or by director gregory doran.
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