About Player Kings
Ian McKellen - 'one of the world's greatest actors' (Times) - plays Falstaff in a new version of Shakespeare's Henry IV, adapted by the award-winning writer and director Robert Icke.
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?
Joining Ian McKellen as Sir John Falstaff are Toheeb Jimoh (Ted Lasso & Romeo and Juliet) as Hal and Richard Coyle (Ink & Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore) as King Henry IV. Raphael Akuwudike (Prince John/Second Drawer), Sara Beharrell (Hotspur’s Servant/Snare/Davy), Samuel Edward-Cook (Hotspur/Pistol), Geoffrey Freshwater (Bardolph), James Garnon (Worcester/Silence), Alice Hayes (Messenger/Carrier), Henry Jenkinson (Harcourt), Nigel Lister (Northumberland/Francis) Annette McLaughlin (Warwick), Mark Monero (Peto), Hywel Morgan (Sir Walter Blunt), Joseph Mydell (Lord Chief Justice), Clare Perkins (Mistress Quickly), Daniel Rabin (Poins), David Semark (Vernon), David Shelley (Sheriff/Surrey), Robin Soans (Shallow), Tafline Steen (Tearsheet/Lady Percy) and Perry Williams (Page/Douglas/Thomas) complete the cast.
Bringing together Shakespeare's two great history plays (Henry IV, parts 1 and 2) into the theatrical event of the season, PLAYER KINGS will reign over London's West End for twelve weeks only - playing at the Noël Coward Theatre from April 2024.
Player Kings Day Tickets
A limited number of £30 Day Tickets will be released at 10.30am each day, valid for the evening and matinee performances that same day. Patrons will be able to purchase a maximum of 2 tickets via a button below when it becomes available. When they’re gone, they’re gone!
Next Release for Player Kings:
These seats are extremely limited in availability and the button will only be available for a short time each day.
Player Kings Tickets
at the Noël Coward Theatre
Ticket Prices
Standard Tickets from: £20*
Please check individual performances for price availability.
For Booking fees and other information click here.
Performance schedule
Monday: 6:30pm
Tuesday: 6:30pm
Wednesday: 2:30pm
Thursday: 6:30pm
Friday: 6:30pm
Saturday: 2:30pm
Show Running Time
3 hours 20 minutes
Plus a 20 minute interval
Some Things You Need to Know
Age recommendation: 14+ with adult themes.
Please note: Contains strobe, haze and smoking of real cigarettes - contact customer service for content warnings.
Everyone, regardless of age, must have their own ticket to enter the theatre. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by and sat next to a ticketholder who is at least 18 years old. Children under the age of 3 will not be admitted. Latecomers may not be admitted until a suitable break but we cannot guarantee admittance into the performance.
You may not bring food or drink purchased elsewhere.
For full terms and conditions, please click here.
Accessibility
If you have access requirements, you can find information regarding accessibility at this theatre here.
Player Kings Access Performance Dates
Captioned Performance
Saturday 1 June 2024 at 2:30pm
Audio Described Performance
Saturday 15 June 2024 at 2:30pm
Touch Tour: 1pm
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Groups and Education Theatre Tickets
Discounts and Savings when booking for your Group or School
Groups
Groups (10+)
Band A and B at £55, valid Monday and Tuesday performances only.
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Education
Schools (10+)
Band C and D at £25, valid Monday to Wednesday performances only.
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