RSC's Henry IV, Part 1
Antony Sher stars as Falstaff in the RSC's 2014 production of Shakespeare’s history play, directed by the company’s artistic director, Gregory Doran.
With his crown under threat from enemies both foreign and domestic, Henry IV prepares for war. Having deposed the previous king, he is only too aware how tenuous his position is and the price to be paid if he falters.
As the king prepares to defend his crown, his son 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 the war, Hal and Falstaff are thrust into the brutal reality of the battlefield, where Hal must confront his responsibilities to family and throne.
This 2014 RSC production of Shakespeare’s history play was directed by the company’s artistic director, Gregory Doran, and features Sir Antony Sher in the role of Falstaff.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| King Henry IV | Jasper Britton |
| Prince Hal | Alex Hassell |
| Falstaff | Antony Sher |
| Prince John | Elliot Barnes-Worrell |
| Peto | Martin Bassindale |
| Earl of Worcester | Antony Byrne |
| Earl of Northumberland | Sean Chapman |
| Mistress Quickly | Paola Dionisotti |
| Lord Edward Mortimer | Robert Gilbert |
| Lady Mortimer | Nia Gwynne |
| Producer | John Wyver |
| Director | Gregory Doran |
Broadcast
- Sun 16 Jan 2022 20:00
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