Henry IV Parts 1 and 2

Performances of both these plays at The Globe Theatre. As with most productions at the Globe, this was truly Shakespearean. There were fully accurate costumes, and a limited set (props, furniture and a variety of flags indicated location).

The star of the show was Falstaff played by Roger Allam. He is a comedic genius. He makes the language fully accessible, and the timing was perfect.

Jamie Parker was also an excellent Prince Hal. His changes in character were very believable, if a bit sudden.

Scene changes took place with music and it was always lively and filled with energy

Of course, a lot of the credit goes to Shakespeare himself. Part 1 is a wonderful play, even if Part 2 does not quite live up to the second.

Rainy weather did not affect my enjoyment of these two excellent performances. In fact, it is a credit to the actors that I could hear them at all over the racket of the elements.