BAM Presents the North American Production of Royal Shakespeare Company’S Acclaimed King and Country: Shakespeare’S Great Cycle of Kings

BAM presents the North American production of Royal Shakespeare Company’s acclaimed King and Country: Shakespeare’s Great Cycle of Kings Exclusive on-site exhibition—King and Country: Treasures of the Folger—features rare books from Folger Library Bloomberg Philanthropies is the Season Sponsor J.P. Morgan is the Global Tour Premier Partner Leadership support for King and Country provided by the Jerome L. Greene Foundation BAM, the Royal Shakespeare Company, and The Ohio State University present King and Country: Shakespeare’s Great Cycle of Kings Richard II; Henry IV, Part I; Henry IV, Part II; Henry V Royal Shakespeare Company Directed by Gregory Doran Set design by Stephen Brimson Lewis Lighting design by Tim Mitchell Music by Paul Englishby Sound design by Martin Slavin Movement by Michael Ashcroft Fights by Terry King “I kneel down and kiss the ground outside the RSC: this is just what the nation ordered.” – The Daily Telegraph on Henry V BAM Harvey Theater (651 Fulton St) Mar 24—May 1 (press previews begin Apr 1) 7:30pm (unless noted) Tickets start at $30 Beginning March 24th, a limited number of $30 on-stage cushion seat tickets to be available via TodayTix Richard II Mar 24, Apr 1, Apr 5, Apr 8, Apr 12, Apr 14, Apr 17 (3pm), Apr 19, Apr 26, Apr 29 Henry IV, Part I Mar 26, Apr 2 (2pm), Apr 6, Apr 9 (2pm), Apr 15, Apr 20, Apr 23 (2pm), Apr 27 (2pm), Apr 30 (2pm) Henry IV, Part II Mar 28, Apr 2, Apr 7, Apr 9, Apr 16 (2pm), Apr 21, Apr 23, Apr 27, Apr 30 Henry V Mar 31, Apr 3 (3pm), Apr 10 (3pm), Apr 13, Apr 16, Apr 22, Apr 24 (3pm), Apr 28, May 1 (3pm) Exhibition King and Country: Treasures from the Folger Apr 1—May 1 BAM Harvey Theater (651 Fulton) Free March 10, 2016/Brooklyn, NY—In a major theatrical event marking the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death, BAM, the Royal Shakespeare Company, and The Ohio State University present the US Premiere of Shakespeare’s History plays in King and Country: Shakespeare's Great Cycle of Kings. Following performances at the Barbican, and in China in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, the plays are directed by RSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran and performed in repertory at the BAM Harvey Theater from Mar 24 through May 1, 2016. Doran’s renowned productions of Richard II and Henry IV, Parts I and II are joined by a new critically acclaimed production of Henry V, which premiered in October 2015 at Stratford-upon- Avon (marking the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt). Reprising their roles at BAM, David Tennant makes his US stage debut in the title role of Richard II; Antony Sher and Jasper Britton play Falstaff and Henry IV, respectively, in the Henry IV plays; and Alex Hassell continues the journey of young Prince Hal, who reaches maturity as Henry V in the final play of the tetralogy. The cast portrays multiple roles throughout the cycle: Daniel Abbot (Francis/Clarence/Travers/ Gloucester/Monsieur Le Fer) , Martin Bassindale, Antony Byrne (Worcester/Rumor/Porter/ Pistol), Sean Chapman (Northumberland/Earl of Douglas/Exeter), Oliver Ford Davies, Nicholas Gerard-Martin, Robert Gilbert, Julian Glover (John of Gaunt), Jim Hooper, Emma King (Lady- in-Waiting/Lady Mortimer/Doll Tearsheet), Jennifer Kirby (Lady Percy/ Katherine), Jane Lapotaire, Sam Marks (Aumerle/Poins/Constable of France), Dale Mathurin, Christopher Middleton, Evelyn Miller, Matthew Needham (Harry Percy), Keith Osborn (Archbishop of York/Sheriff/Scroop/Abbot/ Montjoy), Sarah Parks (Duchess of York/Mistress Quickly/Queen Isobel), Leigh Quinn, Joshua Richards, Simon Thorp, Obioma Ugoala, Andrew Westfield (Willoughby, Westmorland/MacMorris), and Simon Yadoo. King and Country marks the return of the RSC to BAM, following its acclaimed production of Julius Caesar (Winter/Spring 2013) directed by Gregory Doran, and the 2007 repertory productions of King Lear (featuring Ian McKellen) and Chekhov’s The Seagull, directed by Trevor Nunn. Considered core curriculum in British history, this tetralogy follows the rise of Henry IV through his usurpation of Richard II's crown. Simultaneously, it inter-weaves the trajectory of a young Henry V, who eventually rejects a life of revelry as he takes the throne. Beginning March 24th, BAM is also pleased to announce an exclusive mobile lottery partnership for King and Country: Shakespeare’s Great Cycle of Kings with TodayTix, the theater ticket app. A limited number of $30 on-stage cushion seat tickets will be available via mobile lottery on the TodayTix app for entry beginning midnight on each performance day through 4 hours before curtain. Exhibition—King and Country: Treasures of the Folger Complementing the engagement, the Folger Shakespeare Library—home to the world’s largest Shakespeare collection—will share rare books and artifacts from its Washington, DC vaults with BAM audiences in a special exhibition related to the four history plays. King and Country: Treasures of the Folger (one of several touring exhibitions produced by the Folger in 2016 as part of The Wonder of Will, commemorating the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death) will feature a multi-media showcase of photos, reviews, program materials, and narrative content by Shakespeare scholar James Shapiro. The jewels of the exhibition are two rare 16th- and 17th-century Richard II quartos, and a Richard II promptbook used by Charles Kean (who appeared at BAM with Ellen Kean in Henry VIII and Merchant of Venice in 1865). Also on view is Edwin Forrest’s Macbeth promptbook from 1862. Forrest gained fame 13 years earlier when his public dispute with British actor William Charles Macready catalyzed New York City’s Astor Place Riots, which left at least 25 dead and more than 120 injured. Forrest appeared at BAM in more than 20 productions between 1862 and 1872. Master Classes Visit BAM.org/master-classes for more information and to register Embodying Shakespeare Co-presented by BAM and Mark Morris Dance Group With Assoc Director Owen Horsley, Alex Hassell, and Leigh Quinn Apr 5 at 2pm Mark Morris Dance Center (3 Lafayette Ave) Price: $25 For actors with a minimum of undergraduate training Behind the Scenes: King and Country With Neil Kutner, Ryan Gastelum, and Ben Tyreman Apr 20 at 5pm BAM Fisher, Hillman Studio (321 Ashland Pl) Price: $35 ($25 for BAM members) Talks Gregory Doran with James Shapiro Apr 7 at 6pm BAMcafé (30 Lafayette Ave) Price: $20 ($10 for BAM members) A Look at the Stars: Shakespeare and the Cosmos With Summer Ash of Columbia Astronomy Public Outreach Apr 15 & 16 at 9:30pm; Apr 17 at 8:30pm BAM Fisher Terrace Rooftop (321 Ashland Pl) Free Teacher Development Visit BAM.org/education/2016/Shakespeare-conference for more information and to register Professional Development for Teachers: Shakespeare Conference Apr 16, 9am–5pm BAM Fisher Tickets: $75 (NY DOE teachers get 20% discount) About the Royal Shakespeare Company The Royal Shakespeare Company creates theater at its best, made in Stratford-upon-Avon and shared around the world. They produce an inspirational artistic program each year, setting Shakespeare in context, alongside the work of his contemporaries and today’s writers. Everyone at the RSC - from actors to armourers, musicians to technicians - plays a part in creating the world you see on stage. All their productions begin life at our Stratford workshops and theaters, and they bring them to the widest possible audience through our touring, residencies, live broadcasts and online activity. So wherever one experiences the RSC, one experiences work made in Shakespeare’s home town. They have trained generations of the very best theater makers and continue to nurture the talent of the future. The RSC encourages everyone to enjoy a lifelong relationship with Shakespeare and live theatre. They reach 530,000 children and young people annually through their education work, transforming their experiences in the classroom, in performance, and online. The RSC has always had a special relationship with America, welcoming more than 20,000 US visitors to Stratford each year and bringing productions and education programs here regularly, with their presenting partner in the US, The Ohio State University. www.rsc.org.uk About Gregory Doran Gregory Doran was officially appointed as the RSC's artistic director in September 2012, and took up the reins properly in January, 2013. He programmed his first season beginning in September 2013. He was awarded an honorary degree from the University of Birmingham in recognition of his outstanding contribution to classical theater in the region, nationally, and internationally in July 2015. As associate artistic director and artistic director of the RSC, he directed Death of A Salesman, The Witch of Edmonton, Henry IV Part I and Part II, Richard II, The Orphan of Zhao, Julius Caesar, Written on the Heart, Cardenio, Le Morte D’Arthur, Twelfth Night, Love’s Labour’s Lost, Hamlet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Antony and Cleopatra, The Rape of Lucrece, Venus and Adonis, Merry Wives the Musical, Coriolanus, the Gunpowder Season 2005, Sejanus: His Fall, The Canterbury Tales, Othello, All’s Well that Ends Well, The Taming of the Shrew, The Tamer Tamed, The Winter’s Tale, The Island Princess, Much Ado About Nothing, Timon of Athens, Jubilee, King John, All Is True (Henry VIII), As You Like It, The Merchant of Venice, Oroonoko, and The Odyssey. He directed the Jacobean Season 2002 (receiving the Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement of the Year in 2003). Other theater credits include: Anjin: The Shogun and English Samurai (Tokyo/Sadlers Wells); The Giant (Hampstead); The Merchant of Venice (Japan); The Real Inspector Hound/Black Comedy (Donmar/West End); Mahler’s Conversion (Aldwych); Titus Andronicus (Market Theatre Johannesburg/National Theatre Studio); The Joker of Seville (Boston/Trinidad); Someone to Watch Over Me (Theatr Clwyd); The Importance of Being Earnest, Bedroom Farce, An Inspector Calls, Private Lives (Century Theatre); Long Day’s Journey into Night, Waiting for Godot, and The Norman Conquests (Nottingham Playhouse).

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