About the Show

Sir Ian McKellen stars in this new adaptation of Shakespeare's Henry IV, parts 1 & 2.

The charismatic Hotspur begins a rebellion against the king, while Prince Hal, the king's wayward son, indulges in a life of revelry with his roguish friend, John Falstaff. When King Henry's health declines, Hal prepares to assume the throne. His father longs for him to leave his friends from the taverns behind. War is on the horizon. But will Hal ever become a noble King?

Stage & screen legend, Sir Ian McKellen ('Frank & Percy') plays Falstaff in this new version of Shakespeare's Henry IV, parts 1 & 2, adapted by Olivier award-winning writer and director Robert Icke ('The Doctor').

Critic Reviews (10)

"The evening really belongs to McKellen...a revelatory and physically rich performance"
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"It falls to the cast to take the reins across two turbulent reigns"
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“a great Shakespeare adaptation with plenty of modern twists and stellar casting”
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"...it’s a terrific take on one of the greatest plays ever written"
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"it’s not perfect, but is a must-witness even so"
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"...a substantial night out with very two substantial knights, McKellen and Falstaff."
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"Ian McKellen shines in overlong Shakespeare reimagining"
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"Watching Ian McKellen in this is like seeing your granddad at a rave"
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