RSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran and the creative team that brought you the five star production of Richard II continue their exploration of Shakespeare’s History plays at the Barbican with Henry IV Parts I & II, an epic, comic and thrilling vision of a nation in turmoil.
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. With the onset of war, Hal must confront his responsibilities to family and throne.
RSC Associate Artist Antony Sher returns to the Company to play the infamous comic knight Falstaff. He is joined by Jasper Britton as Henry IV and Alex Hassell as Prince Hal.
Bus routes: (Beech Street) 76, 153; (City Road) 21, 43, 141, 205, 214, 271
Night buses: (Beech Street) N76; (City Road) 43, 205, 214, 271
Nearest rail: Moorgate
Tube lines: Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City
Nearest tube: Barbican
Directions from Barbican :
(10mins) Take Goswell Road and turn right at Fann Street. Continue straight onto Fortune Street, before turning right at Whitecross Street and follow it all the way down to the theatre entrance.
Car park: Aldersgate Street underground car park (10mins)
In congestion zone?: Yes
Air conditioned
Bar
Disabled toilets
Infrared hearing loop
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible
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Henry IV Part One
Barbican, London
Running time: 2 hours 45 minutes
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