Player Kings
Player Kings
Don't miss out! Get your Player Kings tickets now and witness the iconic Sir Ian McKellen as he takes the stage in this electrifying new adaptation of Shakespeare's Henry IV.
Player Kings - the show that will bring Sir Ian McKellen back to the West End for 12 weeks only from April 2024.
The press night of ‘Player Kings’ at the Noël Coward Theatre has now been confirmed:
7pm Thursday 11 April 2024
- Cast
Joining Ian McKellen as Sir John Falstaff are Toheeb Jimoh (Ted Lasso & Romeo and Juliet - Almeida) as Hal and Richard Coyle (Ink - Almeida/West End & Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore) as King Henry IV.
- Duration
3 hours 20 minutes plus a 20 minute interval.
- Good To Know
This production contains adult themes, gunshots and use of haze.
Latecomers may not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance. You may not bring food or drink purchased elsewhere.
Additional Details & FAQ
- Access Information
Access information please ring 03444825137
Audio described Performance: 2.30pm Saturday 15 June 2024
Captioned Performance: 2.30pm Saturday 1 June 2024
- Cancellation Policy
No exchanges or refunds after booking.
- Suitable For Children
Age guidance: 14+ with adult themes.
Contains strobe, haze and smoking of real cigarettes.
- What's It About?
Ian McKellen - 'one of the world's greatest actors' (Times) - plays Falstaff in a new version of Shakespeare’s Henry IV, adapted by the award-winning writer and director Robert Icke.
A divided country, leadership crumbling, corruption in the air.
Welcome to England.
Hal wasn't born to be king. Only now, it seems, he will be. His father longs for him to leave behind his friends in the taverns of Eastcheap, most notably the infamous John Falstaff. War is on the horizon. But will Hal ever come good?
Bringing together Shakespeare's two great history plays (Henry IV, parts 1 and 2) into the theatrical event of the season, PLAYER KINGS will reign over London’s West End for twelve weeks only – playing at the Noël Coward Theatre from April 2024.
- Where Do I Go
Noël Coward Theatre
St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4AU
Reviews
Avril
Apr 19, 2024
I found the first half rather confusing as everyone seemed to be wearing uniforms and, as we were in the back row of the stalls it was difficult to differentiate between the sides. Second half clearer and Ian McKellen given more space. The staging was excellent as were the acoustics. Colour blind casting doesn't work when the king is white and the sons are??? It makes understanding Shakespearean text confusing.
Tamsin Mowbray
Apr 19, 2024
Ian McKellen was obviously and unequivocally awesome. No surprise. But the young Hal. What a glorious actor. Superb chemistry between them. Exciting and dynamic use of set. And sound. Scene changing so ingenious. 3.5 hours. Held us fully the whole time.
Anthony
Apr 17, 2024
As per be my title. I have watched this play many times and love it. This rendition was superb. The cast making what can be a long play a joy to see and hilarious. Ian McKellen playing Falstaff was always going to be a good to watch. To a non RSC a great beginning
Stephen Patrick
Apr 13, 2024
It’s a really tremendous production, with all the cast on top form, but Ian McKellen steals the show with a brilliant Falstaff. The second half is just slightly flat compared with the first half.
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