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Henry IV, Part 1 (2010)
directed by Dominic Dromgoole
Prince Hal, son of Henry IV, seems to be squandering his life among the whores, boozers and petty rogues of Eastcheap. And the greatest of these rogues is the fat knight, Sir John Falstaff, a liar, glutton, lecher, cheat, braggart, fool and sponger who also possesses wit, warmth, intelligence and a gigantic sense of fun. But beside these scenes of glorious misrule gathers a nationwide rebellion led by the Duke of Northumberland and his charismatic son, Hotspur.
The first instalment of Shakespeare's gripping account of the rise of Hal from idle barfly to monarch-in-waiting combines compelling power politics with the hilarious antics of Falstaff, Shakespeare's greatest comic creation.
Creative Team
Director: Dominic Dromgoole
Designer: Jonathan Fensome
Composer: Claire van Kampen
Cast
Roger Allam - Falstaff
Jason Baughan - Westmoreland/Peto
Patrick Brennan - Lord Chief Justice/Blunt/Sherriff
Daon Broni - Mortimer/Hastings
Phil Cheadle - Douglas/Davy/Lord Bardolph
Oliver Coopersmith - Falstaff’s Page/Clarence
Oliver Cotton - King Henry IV
Sam Crane - Hotspur/Pistol
William Gaunt - Worcester/Shallow
Christopher Godwin - Northumberland/Silence
Sean Kearns - Glendower/Bullcalf/Warwick
James Lailey - Mowbray/Gadshill/Mouldy
Danny Lee Wynter - Poins
Kevork Malikyan - Vernon/Morton
Barbara Marten - Mistress Quickly
Jamie Parker - Prince Hal
Paul Rider - Bardolf/Scroop
Lorna Stuart - Lady Percy
Joseph Timms - John of Lancaster
Jade Williams - Lady Mortimer/Doll Tearsheet
Discover the Play
• *NEW* Podcast: Dr Emma Smith discusses Henry IV, Part 1 and how the biggest threat to the play is not familial or policial rebellion, but dramatic upheaval from Falstaff.
• *NEW* Podcast: Professor Russ McDonald provides an introduction to Henry IV, Part 2, how the tone shifts from the first part, and why the idea of a 'history play' might be more slippery than we think.
• Subscribe to official podcasts from the 2010 cast, as they share how they are approaching the play and their roles:
- Roger Allam: Falstaff
- Jamie Parker: Prince Hal
- Sam Crane: Hotspur
- Barbara Marten: Mistress Quickly
Just Opinions
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Henry VIII, 3.1.63-64
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I absolutely loved this
I absolutely loved this production! I saw it twice and can't wait for the DVD to be released! Jamie Parker and Roger Allam were brilliant, and the supporting cast was tremendous :-D.