SHAKESPEARE

Short Synopsis HENRY V has settled onto the throne and has the makings of a fine King. The French AMBASSADOR brings a challenge from the FRENCH DAUPHIN. Inspired by his courtiers, including EXETER and YORK, HENRY swears that he will, with all force, answer this ...

Jeremy Irons and Tom Hiddleston star in Shakespeare's history play.

Jeremy Irons and Tom Hiddleston star in the Shakespeare's history play.

Witness Ben Whishaw’s performance as Richard in this television adaptation of Shakespeare’s play.

Shakespeare's “Richard II,” “Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2,” and “Henry V” stars a distinguished cast including Ben Whishaw, Jeremy Irons, Tom Hiddleston, Rory Kinnear, Simon Russell Beale, Michelle Dockery, and Patrick Stewart airs September 20 – October 11, 2013.

Pippa Harris – Executive Producer Pippa Harris established Neal Street Productions in 2003, alongside Sam Mendes and Caro Newling, and runs the company’s Film and TV division. Since the formation of Neal Street Productions, Pippa has produced Starter for Ten (2006) starring James MacAvoy and ...

Cast Biographies: The Kings Ben Whishaw – Richard II Ben Whishaw trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, graduating spring 2003. After graduation, he appeared in Enduring Love, a film adaptation of Ian McEwan's novel directed by Roger Michel, and Layer Cake, a feature ...

A performance by Simon Keenlyside from Shakespeare's "The Tempest" by English composer Thomas Adès. "Great Performances at the Met: The Tempest" airs Sunday, March 17 at 12 pm on PBS (check local listings).

A performance by Isabel Leonard and Alek Shrader from Shakespeare's "The Tempest" by English composer Thomas Adès. Great Performances at the Met: The Tempest airs Sunday, March 17 at 12 pm on PBS (check local listings).

The Tempest, Robert Lepage’s Staging of the English-language Opera Based on Shakespeare’s Final Play, Airs on Great Performances at the Met Sunday, March 17 at 12 noon on PBS (check local listings)