Player Kings (Wimbledon)

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 New Wimbledon Theatre from 1st March – 9th March 2024.

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.

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What is Player Kings about?

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?

Ticket Information

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Running Time

TBC

Cast & Creatives

Sir Ian McKellen (Falstaff), Robert Icke (Director)

Further casting to be announced

Age Guidance: Recommended 14+

Please note: This production contains adult themes, gunshots and use of haze

Photo Credit: Manual Harlan

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Venue Information

New Wimbledon Theatre

93 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1QG, UK

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Nearest Tube/Rail Station

Wimbledon and South Wimbledon

Buses

57, 93, 131,163, 164, 200, 219 and 493

Nearest Car Parks

The Broadway Car Park