RSC Live: Henry IV Part 2

Overview

King Henry's health is failing as a second rebellion against his reign threatens to surface. Intent on securing his legacy, he is uncertain that his son Hal is a worthy heir, believing him more concerned with earthly pleasures than the responsibility of rule. Sir John Falstaff is sent to the country side to recruit fresh troops. Amongst the unwitting locals opportunities for embezzlement and profiteering prove impossible to resist - as the king's health continues to worsen, Hal must choose between duty, and loyalty to an old friend.

Cast

Antony Sher

Sir John Falstaff

Alex Hassell

Prince Hal

Jasper Britton

King Henry IV

Luca Saraceni-Gunner

Page

Martin Bassindale

Peto/Prince John/Snare

Antony Byrne

Rumour/Porter/Pistol

Sean Chapman

Northumberland

Oliver Ford Davies

Shallow

N/A

Daniel Abbott

Travers/Clarence/Francis

N/A

Nicholas Gerard-Martin

Hastings/Feeble/Davy

Robert Gilbert

Morton/Coleville

Jim Hooper

Gower/Silence