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Player Kings Tickets

Name: Player Kings
Start: 2024-04-01
End: 2024-06-22
Location: Noël Coward Theatre

Production image of Player Kings in London starring Ian McKellen as Falstaff

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Production image of Player Kings in London starring Richard Coyle as Henry.

About Player Kings

Legendary actor Sir Ian McKellen stars as the rogue Falstaff in Player Kings, writer and director Robert Icke’s thrilling new adaptation of Shakespeare’s Henry IV. Book Player Kings tickets, and see the most prestigious show of the spring season.

This is England, 1403. Henry IV rules over a divided kingdom filled with corruption. A group of rebel lords plot to steal his throne, and the country is on the verge of war. Will his immature son, Prince Hal, ever grow up and step up to the throne? Will he see the error of his ways and give up his association with the scoundrel Sir John Falstaff and the other lowlifes who prowl the taverns of Eastcheap?

Combining the two plays Henry IV: Parts 1 and 2 into a gripping single show, this exciting production promises a historic story with contemporary resonance — and a rollicking good time with a multi-award-winning legend center stage. Book tickets to Player Kings in London on Box Office.

Know before you go

Ian Mckellen will not be performing in the last 3 performances (20th-22nd June) due to his recent fall. The role of Sir John Falstaff will be played by David Semark.

Run time

3hr 40min. Incl. 1 Interval.

Start date

1st April, 2024

End date

22nd June, 2024

Venue

Noël Coward Theatre

Age

Ages 14+. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by and sat next to an adult ticketholder (18+). Children under the age of 3 will not be admitted.

513 Reviews

Linda 321043

24 Reviews | 1 Followers

100%

Absorbing, Clever, Entertaining, Enchanting

See it if You love Shakespeare and Ian McKellen. An absolutely thrilling performance throughout.

Don’t see it if You don't like Shakespeare

Lady Susan

79 Reviews | 8 Followers

100%

Masterful, Epic, Great staging, Great acting, Ambitious

See it if you want to see Sir Ian McKellen being both comedic and moving.. and flirtatious. An energetic strong ensemble cast holding their own.

Don’t see it if you don't like to sit and concentrate/stay focused for three hours. But it's worth it because the cast are so good!

Catherine 352

111 Reviews | 13 Followers

97%

Absorbing, Great acting, Great staging, Great writing, Masterful

See it if you are craving for good old theatres. If anything, it’s a bit short (for 2 plays in one) but everything else is good.

Don’t see it if you prefer today’s comedy or musicals. 3.5 hours Shakespeare would be just a sleeping pill for you. Also avoid if cutting script annoys you.

Notafanofmusicals

59 Reviews | 4 Followers

95%

Intense, Intelligent, Great acting, Exquisite, Clever

See it if you like Shakespeare, brilliant acting, a complex set of themes and food for thought

Don’t see it if you want to miss out on something special

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Important information

Ian Mckellen will not be performing in the last 3 performances (20th-22nd June) due to his recent fall. The role of Sir John Falstaff will be played by David Semark.

This production contains adult themes, gunshots, strobe, haze and smoking of real cigarettes.

Stars on stage

Ian McKellen

Player Kings cast and creative team

By: Robert Icke, adapted from Henry IV: Parts 1 and 2 by William Shakespeare
Director: Robert Icke
Cast list: Ian McKellen (as Falstaff)
Design: Hildegard Bechtler
Lighting: Lee Curran
Sound: Gareth Fry
Other info: Fight direction by Kev McCurdy

Venue

Noël Coward Theatre

85-88 St Martin's Lane, London, United Kingdom, WC2N 4AU

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Directions

Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Charing Cross) 24, 29, 176; (Strand) 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 87, 91, 139
Night bus numbers: (Charing Cross) 24, 176, N5, N20, N29, N41, N279; (Strand) 6, 23, 139, N9, N15, N11, N13, N21, N26, N44, N47, N87, N89, N91, N155, N343, N551 Car park: St Martin's Lane Hotel (1min)
Directions from tube: (2mins) Take Cranbourn Street away from Leicester Square until St Martin’s Lane, where you head right until you reach the theatre.