Shakespeare's Henry IV (part 1 & 2)

Production Company
Bard in the Valley
Producer(s)
Brad Hendy
Director(s)
Misha Kobiliansky
Casting Director(s): 
Madison McArthur
Union Status
Non-Union
Project Type
Theatre / Live Performance
Student Production
No
Compensation Details

$500

Audition Date(s)
Sun.Feb.22 11am-3, Mon.Feb.23 6:30pm-9:30, Wed.Feb.25 6:30pm-9:30. (10-minute time slots)
Audition Location
HD Stafford Middle School
Shoot / Performance Date(s)
June 26, 27, 28, July 3, 4, 5, 9, 10,11, 12 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26
Shoot / Performance Location(s)
Township 7 Winery & Douglas Park - Langley BC
Submission Deadline
Friday, February 20, 2026
Submission Instructions

Go to our website - https://bardinthevalley.com/auditions
1. Use a fillable audition form
2. Submit your resume and headshot to Auditions@bardinthevalley.com

Please complete both steps.

Project Synopsis
The year is 1400 and England is in turmoil. King Henry IV has a guilty conscience, a kingdom torn by rebellion, and a son who would rather hang out with the legendary troublemaker Falstaff than act like royalty. With the kingdom and family ties falling apart, Prince Hal needs to decide: will he step up and become the king history remembers, or remain carefree? Will the rebels, led by the mighty Hotspur, prevail and overthrow King Henry? It’s a wild journey to find the answers, with laughter and tears in equal measure! Note: This adaptation combines Shakespeare’s “Henry IV, Part 1” and “Henry IV, Part 2”.
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Character 1
KING HENRY IV, Henry Bolingbroke
Age
30-50
Gender
Male
Description
Weary with guilt, troubled by unrest, anxious for his kingdom and for Prince Hal, his son and heir.
Character 2
PRINCE HAL, Harry Monmouth,
Age
20-40
Gender
Male
Description
Prince of Wales and heir to the throne. Leading a life not entirely fitting to his stature and seriously considering his future.
Character 3
EARL OF WESTMORELAND.
Age
30-50
Gender
Male
Description
King Henry’s cousin and his right hand man in all affairs.
Character 4
EARL OF WARWICK
Age
30 - 50
Gender
Male
Description
A seasoned and impressive courtier.
Character 5
SIR WALTER BLUNT
Age
20 - 50
Gender
Male
Description
An honorable and fearless knight, serving as the king’s envoy to the rebel camp.
Additional Characters

Rebels
HOTSPUR, Henry (Harry) Percy. A passionate young warrior, admired by all, unmatched in battle. Risk, adventure, and honor are all he lives for.
EARL OF WORCESTER, Thomas Percy. Hotspur’s uncle, mastermind of the rebel uprising. His cunning words are crucial in persuading Hotspur to join the revolt.
EARL OF NORTHUMBERLAND, Henry Percy Senior. Hotspur’s proud father. An ally of the king in the past, disillusioned at present.
LADY PERCY, Kate. Hotspur’s loving wife, reluctant to see him go make war yet again.
SIR RICHARD VERNON, a noble knight. A calm and clear-sighted ally of the rebels.
Ruffians
SIR JOHN FALSTAFF. A boisterous, self-indulgent, and sly knight, famously overweight, living life to the fullest. Part-time robber, full-time drunkard.
NED POINS. A witty and mischievous prankster, Prince Hal’s close confidant.
PETO. A loyal and stoic servant to Falstaff.
PISTOL. A lofty-speaking master of robberies, and Falstaff’s swaggering follower.
TAVERN HOSTESS, Mistress Quickly. A bawdy, quick-tongued woman.