King Henry IV (Part One): The Shadow of Succession

Narration: Raul Esparza, William Brown, Tony Dobrowolski, Nicholas Rudall, Shawn Douglass, Lisa Dodson, Michael Cargill, Doran Schrantz, Ned Mochell, Raymond Fox, Wilson Cain III, Harry Althaus

Runtime: 1h 58m

Publisher: L.A. Theatre Works, 2008

ISBN: 9781580814683

King Henry IV (Part One): The Shadow of Succession

William Shakespeare


Shakespeare’s riveting, epic drama unfolds as a family battles personal crises against the backdrop of a country on the brink of civil war. King Henry IV, plagued by illness and guilt, fears for the future of England after his death. His son, Prince Hal, appears more interested in a life of debauchery with the comical Sir John Falstaff than in preparing for the throne. As war approaches, both father and son must confront their destinies and each other.

This *L.A. Theatre Works* full-cast audiobook features an impressive lineup, including Harry Althaus as the Earl of Westmoreland and Justice Shallow, William Brown as King Henry IV, Raul Esparza as Hotspur and Pistol, and Nicholas Rudall in the role of Sir John Falstaff, among others. Adapted by Charles Newell and David Bevington, this performance captures the intensity and complexity of Shakespeare’s work in an engaging audio experience.




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