Ian McKellen to star in a modern adaptation of Henry IV.

Ian McKellen, ‘One of the world’s greatest actors’ (Times), will perform in a new adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2.

Player Kings, adapted by the award-winning writer and director Robert Icke will bring the two parts together in a thrilling new telling of the historic plays. The production will reign over London’s West End for twelve weeks only – playing at the Noël Coward Theatre from April 2024.

Previews of this production will take place at New Wimbledon Theatre, 1– 9 March 2024, and Manchester Opera House, 14 – 23 March 2024.

Further casting is to be announced.

About Player Kings starring Ian McKellen

A divided country, leadership crumbling, corruption in the air. Welcome to England. 

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?

Player Kings Ticket Information

Across the three venues there will be 8,000 tickets at £30 or under exclusively for under 30s – with at least 60 tickets available for every performance located across all levels of the auditorium. Available to book from general on sale via www.playerkingstheplay.co.uk.

Tickets for New Wimbledon Theatre and Manchester Opera House are available to ATG+ members today, Wednesday 15 November at 12pm; with general booking open from tomorrow, Thursday 16 November at 10am.

Tickets for Noël Coward Theatre will be available to DMT+ Priority on Monday 20 November at 10am, and those signed up for priority booking at 12pm; general booking opens Tuesday 21 November at 10am.

Find out more and sign up for priority booking access at www.playerkingstheplay.co.uk