Plays

Player Kings Tickets

Duration

4 hr

Watch Player Kings in London, and witness the drama of 15th-century England, where Parts 1 and 2 of Shakespeare's play Henry IV, come alive at Noel Coward Theatre.

Don't miss your chance to see Shakespeare's two great history plays, Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2, brought together in a single theatrical masterpiece! Player Kings showcases the tumultuous era of the Wars of the Roses and the ascension of the Tudor dynasty, providing an intoxicating mix of drama, comedy, and history. The performance is magnified by the presence of Ian McKellen as the iconic Falstaff. Grab your Player Kings tickets for an unforgettable theatre experience!

Ian McKellen joins Player Kings as Falstaff >

The Story

In Player Kings, witness the transformation of Prince Hal from a wayward youth frequenting taverns to a noble king, ready to lead his divided nation through wars and revolts. Will he succumb to the trials or will he rise to the expectations of his father? Book to find out!

Great For

Fans of Shakespeare | History Enthusiasts | Drama Lovers

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Corinna
Jun 2024
Verified booking
4/5
Shakespeare - adapted and all, it was the bard and memorable. Good acting also. I appreciated taking away the book with the script, read in the airport and plane, worth it.
Chiara
Jun 2024
Verified booking
5/5
Even thought my seat wasn't the best for the type of play, I enjoyed every second of it. I was a bit bummed that Sir Ian mckellen wasn't performing but his understudy did a wonderful job! I also enjoyed the pick up service for the intermission snack
Melissa
Jun 2024
Verified booking
5/5
Ian McKellen was absolutely phenomenal as Falstaff, and Toheeb Jimoh was amazing as the prince. The entire show was so well executed.
Maria
Jun 2024
Verified booking
5/5
We had good seats. The stage/set was deceptively simple, but really impressed us. The actors were excellent performers!
James
Jun 2024
Verified booking
5/5
Mckellen! He truly resonated in his part! Weren't allowed to take any photos? Very disappointed in that aspect. Still the play was memorable.

Show Details

Genre: Play

Audience: Suitable for 3+

Opening Date: 1 Apr 2024

Closing Date: 22 Jun 2024

Theatre Name: Noel Coward Theatre

Theatre Capacity: 960

Theatre Facilities: Cloakroom, Bar, Gift Shop, Toilets

Dress Code: Smart casual

Cast & Crew

Leading Roles

Ian McKellen as Falstaff

Director

Robert Icke

Design

Hildegard Bechtler

Lighting

Lee Curran

Additional Tips

Keep in mind, most London theatres are air-conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly. Bring along a light jacket if needed.

Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by and sat next to a ticketholder who is at least 18 years old.

Audio Described performance on15 June at 2.30pm, and captioned performance on 1 June at 2.30pm.