Shakespeare, William: Henry IV - part 1 (Opus Arte DVD)

Sir John Falstaff: Roger Allam
Prince Hal: Jamie Parker
King Henry IV: Oliver Cotton
Lady Northumberland: Barbara Marten
Shallow: William Gaunt
Bardolph: Paul Rider
Westmoreland: Jason Baughan

Director: Adrian Woodward

Music: Claire Van Kampen

Recorded live at Shakespeare’s Globe, August 2010

The first instalment of what is widely acknowledged to be Shakespeare’s greatest historical saga, Henry IV Part 1 is an epic tale of power, treachery and war, exploring the complexity of father-son relationships. Featuring an Olivier awardwinning performance from Roger Allam as Falstaff, the comical mentor to Jamie Parker’s Prince Hal, this is a celebrated presentation of the English classic, expertly directed by Dominic Dromgoole.