RSC Live: Henry IV Part 2 (2015)
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.
- Date of release
- 2015-02-02
- Runtime
- 2h 54m
- Director
- Gregory Doran
Casting
- 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
- Daniel Abbott — Travers/Clarence/Francis
- Nicholas Gerard-Martin — Hastings/Feeble/Davy
- Robert Gilbert — Morton/Coleville
- Jim Hooper — Gower/Silence
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