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The Royal Shakespeare Company’s residency at the Barbican culminates in January 2016 with a major theatrical event to mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. King and Country will see Richard II, Henry IV Parts I & II and Henry V performed in repertoire as a complete four-play season cycle. This is the only opportunity to enjoy the RSC’s tetralogy of History plays as a cycle in the UK prior to its international tour.
There are four complete cycles of performances of King and Country, bookable only as a four-play season package. The season runs from 1224 Jan 16, with Cycle B running from 1517 Jan.
Richard II: Fri 15 Jan 7.15pm
Henry IV PI: Sat 16 Jan 1.30pm
Henry IV PII: Sat 16 Jan 7.15pm
Henry V: Sun 17 Jan 2pm
Tickets are only available as part of a package.
You will only need to purchase one ticket per person which will be valid for the same seat for all 4 performances.
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
Please note: The location shown on the map is an approximate location of the theatre. In the majority of cases the theatre will be marked on the map so please make sure you locate the exact location yourself. If the theatre is not shown on the map please make sure you locate the correct road name and take account of the directions.
King and Country: Cycle B
Barbican, London
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