Henry IV / the Donmar Warehouse presents ; a Donmar Warehouse/Illuminations production ; [written] by William Shakespeare ; directed [for the stage] by Phyllida Lloyd ; producer, Donmar Warehouse, Kate Parkenham ; producer, Illuminations, John Wyver.
Widescreen. "A consolidation of William Shakespeare's original plays based on two-thirds of part I and a fifth of part II"--Container insert Harriet Walter, Jade Anouka, Sheila Atim, Jackie Clune, Shiloh Coke, Karen Dunbar, Clare Dunne, Leah Harvey, Zainab Hasan, Jennifer Joseph, Martina Laird, Sophie Stanton, Carolina Valdés. Recorded live December 10 and 17, 2016, at the Donmar at King's Cross. Originally broadcast on television in 2018 as an episode of the TV mini-series: The Donmar Warehouse's all-female Shakespeare trilogy. Widescreen (16:9) Accompanying booklet (11 pages : color illustrations; 18 cm) comprises essays by Phyllida Lloyd and Rachel Conlon. Special features: Trailer; an all female trilogy; an introduction to Henry IV; plot; "I know you all" insight; addiction; healthy relationships; creating a character; Henry IV & Falstaff; rehearsal process; director's commentary; cast gallery.
Summary:
What makes a king? What makes a father? Shakespeare's monumental history play travels to the heart of family, duty, and country. This innovative film, recorded before a live audience, documents the Donmar Warehouse's all-female stage production, adapted from William Shakespeare's two plays.
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