Find out more about Shakespeare's Henry IV Part I as well as information on current and past productions of the play.
Plot synopsis
After deposing King Richard II, Henry Bolingbroke has ascended the throne as Henry IV.
Guilt about the desposition troubles his conscience, and the stability of his reign is threatened by growing opposition from some of the nobles who helped him to the throne. Read more...
What happens in Henry IV Part II?
You can see both parts or just one or the other. If you would like to read about what happens in Henry IV Part II, please read on...
Who's who - the characters
Family tree for the houses of Lancaster and York. Read more.
Meet the acting ensemble
The same group of group of actors, directors, designers have worked together over two years on eight of Shakespeare's history plays. Between them, the actors will be playing 264 roles across the plays. Come and meet them.
Digitised picture archive
See pictures from productions of Henry IV Part I throughout the centuries. See more...
Read or listen to the play in advance
The RSC Shop has recordings of the plays and copies of the play texts available to buy online.
