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See the Royal Shakespeare Company's residency at the Barbican

There will be four complete cycles of performances of ”King and Country”, bookable as a four-play season package

David Tennant (Richard II). Oliver Ford Davies (Duke of York), Nigel Lindsay (Bolingbroke)
David Tennant (Richard II). Oliver Ford Davies (Duke of York), Nigel Lindsay (Bolingbroke)
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The Royal Shakespeare Company's residency at the Barbican culminates in January 2016 with a major theatrical event to mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death.

King and Country will see Richard II, Henry IV Parts I & II and Henry V performed in repertoire as a complete four-play season cycle. This is the only opportunity to enjoy the RSC's tetralogy of History plays as a cycle in the UK prior to its international tour.

Richard II sees David Tennant return the title role, which he played to acclaim in 2013, winning a WhatsOnStage Award for his performance. In Henry IV Parts I & II Jasper Britton, Alex Hassell and Antony Sher reprise their performances as Henry IV, Hal and the infamous Sir John Falstaff. And Henry V brings the cycle to a dramatic conclusion on the battlefield of Agincourt, with Hassell starring as the warrior king.

There are four complete cycles of performances of King and Country, bookable only as a four-play season package.

Cycle A dates


Richard II: Tue 12 Jan 7.15pm

Henry IV Part I: Wed 13 Jan 7.15pm

Henry IV Part II: Thu 14 Jan 1.30pm

Henry V: Thu 14 Jan 7.15pm

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Cycle B dates


Richard II: Fri 15 Jan 7.15pm

Henry IV Part I: Sat 16 Jan 1.30pm

Henry IV Part II: Sat 16 Jan 7.15pm

Henry V: Sun 17 Jan 2pm

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Cycle C dates


Richard II: Tue 19 Jan 7.15pm

Henry IV Part I: Wed 20 Jan 7.15pm

Henry IV Part II: Thu 21 Jan 1.30pm

Henry V: Thu 21 Jan 7.15pm

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Cycle D dates


Richard II: Fri 22 Jan 7.15pm

Henry IV Part I: Sat 23 Jan 1.30pm

Henry IV Part II: Sat 23 Jan 7.15pm

Henry V: Sun 24 Jan 2pm

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You will only need to purchase one ticket per person which will be valid for the same seat for all four performances.