Recorded live at the royal shakespeare theatre, stratforduponavon, may 2014. 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. Let us be dianas foresters, gentlemen of the shade, minions of the moon. Henry iv part ii, 2014, jasper britton king henry iv. 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.
Henry iv parts i and ii, royal shakespeare theatre. As william shakespeares henry iv, part one, opens, prince hal is well on his way to achieving the first phase. It turns out im not alone in thinking this is a problematic play. 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 shakespeares history plays with his production of henry iv part i. The three main settings of the play are the court, eastcheap london, and gloucestershire.
Captured live in stratforduponavon, the production transferred to the barbican, london, as part of king and country. Gregory doran 2014 production henry iv part i royal. All four are playing in repertory at bam, presented by bam, the royal shakespeare company, and the ohio state university. If youre reading henry iv part 2, then youve probably already read henry iv part 1 so, shakespeares elizabethan language should be getting a whole lot easier to manage by now especially if youve also read richard ii, which is the first play in the tetralogy. It starts with richard ii, continues in this play and in henry iv, part 2, and concludes in henry v. With his crown under threat from enemies both foreign and domestic, henry iv prepares for war. Henry iv parts 1 and 2 2014, royal shakespeare company. 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. King henrys health is failing as a second rebellion threatens to surface. 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.
Apr 25, 2014 these productions of part 1 and part 2 borrow some material from shakespeares richard ii. 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. Sign up for the free shakespeare newsletter king henry iv, part ii. Oa1163d dvd oabd7163dbluray release date february 2015. Henry iv, part 2 royal shakespeare company digital theatre. This unsettled ending sets the stage for henry iv, part 2. Henry iv, part 1 is a history play by william shakespeare, believed to have been written no later than 1597. Henry iv, part 1 depicts a span of history that begins with hotspurs battle at homildon in. 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. As the play opens, king henry iv formerly henry bolingbroke and henry percy hotspur argue over the disposition of. Henry iv part ii productions from 1964, 1975, 1982 and 2014.
The play is often seen as an extension of aspects of henry iv, part 1, rather than a straightforward continuation of the. The armor houldward has created for the two sidessilver and brown for king henrys army, gold. A sublime blend of fathomless gloom and mad merriment. I dispraisd him before the wickedthat the wicked might not 1615 in love with thee. Act v, scene ii of shakespeares king henry iv, part ii in an easytoread format. Having deposed the previous king, he is only too aware. See more ideas about shakespeare, the hollow crown and william shakespeare. 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. 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. This production of william shakespeares historical play henry iv. Youve also probably noticed that the story line is a heck of a lot easier to follow than the more complex. The second play in shakespeare s series of histories covering the reigns of richard ii, henry iv and henry v.
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. 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. The first performance took place on 18 march 2014 at the royal shakespeare theatre in stratforduponavon before touring the uk. As the play opens, king henry iv formerly henry bolingbroke and henry percy hotspur argue over the disposition of prisoners from the battle of holmedon. Its focus is on prince hals journey toward kingship and his. Intent on securing his legacy, he is uncertain that hal is a worthy heir, believing him more concerned with earthly. Henry iv part 1 royal shakespeare company tideswell cinema. This is the only known edition of part 2 before the version printed in the first folio f1 in 1623. Stage footage from act ii scene iv from the royal shakespeare company s production of henry iv part i. Shakespeares historical play henry iv part one is not really about king henry iv at all. Henry iv, part 2 is the third in a sequence of four. 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.
However, henry iv, part 1 is unique because it is not a sequel to richard ii and does not. This, of course, all takes place before prince hals glorious reformation, when he transforms himself from a total disgrace into a noble leader. Henry iv, part ii, act ii, scene 4 open source shakespeare. Henry iv part i act ii scene iv 2014 royal shakespeare company. Librivox recording of king henry iv, part 2, by william shakespeare. Both adaptations were staged at the stratford festival in stratford, ontario. Henry iv, part 2 is a history play by william shakespeare believed to have been written between 1596 and 1599.
Mar 31, 2014 we will be showing henry iv part 1 live from the royal shakespeare company, stratforduponavon on wednesday 14th may 2014. King henry s health is failing but he is uncertain hal is a worthy heir. Following his production of richard ii in october 20, rsc artistic director gregory doran continues his exploration of shakespeares history plays with henry iv. Henry iv, part 2 was first printed in 1600 in quarto format. King henry iv, part 1 is the second of shakespeares eight wars of the roses history plays, with events following those of king richard ii. Meanwhile, falstaff is sent to the countryside to recruit fresh troops, where he gleefully indulges in the business of lining his own pockets. Gregory doran 2014 production henry iv part ii royal. The royal shakespeare companys other entries in this war of the roses cycle on stage. Shakespeare muses on the consequences of actions, the role of princes and the realities of wielding power. Henry iv part ii onstage trailer 2014 royal shakespeare.
Henry iv, part 1 royal shakespeare company digital theatre. 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. Jan 22, 2015 recorded live at the royal shakespeare theatre, stratforduponavon, may 2014. It is the third part of a tetralogy, preceded by richard ii and henry iv, part 1 and succeeded by henry v.
The royal shakespeare company rsc is a major british theatre company, based in. Other productions of henry iv on stage henry iv, part one. The first performance took place on 28 march 2014 at the royal shakespeare theatre in stratforduponavon before touring the uk. The second play in shakespeares series of histories covering the reigns of richard ii, henry iv and henry v. By curious coincidence, i finished reading this edition of 1 henry iv on the. 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. For the london 2012 festival as part of the cultural olympiad, the rsc produced the. 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, shakespeare s globe erin sullivan. We will be showing henry iv part 1 live from the royal shakespeare company, stratforduponavon on wednesday 14th may 2014. 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.
The 1600 quarto appeared in two issuesqa and qbwith qb containing an extra scene 3. Particularly nice is the continuity of charactersactors in the second tetralogy richard ii, henry iv part one, henry iv part two, and henry v. Henry iv parts i and ii michael billington recalls a feast of falstaffs including joss ackland, david warner and orson welles. 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. 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. Henry iv parts i and ii, royal shakespeare theatre, stratford. King henry s health is failing as a second rebellion threatens to surface. Shakespeare scholars call this tetralogy fourpart series the henriad. In 2014 artistic director gregory doran continued his exploration of shakespeare s history plays with his production of henry iv part i. These productions of part 1 and part 2 borrow some material from shakespeares richard ii. Henry iv, part 2 is a history play by william shakespeare, believed written between 1596 and 1599. 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.
Henry iv part ii en francais, streaming gratuit, soustitres et audio dorigine. With antony sher, alex hassell, jasper britton, elliot barnesworrell. 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 one and two, royal shakespeare company. The plot henry iv part ii royal shakespeare company. Not to dispraise me, and call me pander, and 1610 breadchipper, and i know not what. 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. 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.
Bbc shakespeare histories dvd giftbox henry iv parts 1. Each production in the royal shakespeare companys series king and country. 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. A better text, printed in the main from an authorial manuscript, appeared in the first folio in 1623. King henrys health is failing but he is uncertain hal is a worthy heir.
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. This production of william shakespeare s historical play henry iv. With antony sher, alex hassell, jasper britton, trevor white. 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. Stage footage from act ii scene iv from the royal shakespeare companys production of henry iv part i.
Shakespeare scholars call this tetralogy four part series the henriad. Henry iv parts i and ii michael billington recalls a feast of falstaffs including joss ackland, david warner. Top notch actors make shakespeare accessible and ever more fascinating in this set. Henry iv part ii 2014 toutes les infos sur le film complet royal shakespeare company.
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. In despair at the death of his son hotspur, the earl of northumberland pledges to lend his support to a second rebellion. Henry iv, part 1 performance henry iv, part 2 performance. Henry iv parts one and two, royal shakespeare company anthony sher is the star casting as falstaff and, of course, he is superb. The same year, the royal shakespeare company also opened their first permanent exhibition, entitled the plays the thing. A better text, printed in the main from an authorial manuscript, appeared in the first folio of 1623 and is generally the more reliable version.
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