2012 Reading Open Air Shakespeare

Henry IV Part One

by William Shakespeare

“If all the year were playing holidays,
To sport would be as tedious as to work”

Henry Bollingbroke, a once great knight, has returned to Britain and claimed the throne in the absence of King Richard II.

Now Hotspur, the son of his former ally, is rallying together the forces of Wales, Scotland and the North to restore the rightful heir. Henry's only hope of keeping his crown is that his wayward son will pull himself away from the taverns of London, and the influence of Old Jack Falstaff, to become the Prince he was meant to be.
History, comedy and tragedy roll into one in this Shakespearean masterpiece. The battle that will shape Britain is about to begin...

The Reading Open Air Shakespeare returns in 2012. Staged in the beautifully restored gardens of Caversham Court, nestling on the banks of the River Thames, close to Caversham Bridge and Reading town centre.

Thursday 12th to Saturday 21st July 2012

Tickets now on sale
Book now on 0118 960 6060
or online at www.readingarts.com