At the Boar's Head
Composer ... Gustav Holst
Librettist ... William Shakespeare
Performances
Friday 27 August 2021
8.30pm - Morley Town Hall
Saturday 28 August
8.30pm - Morley Town Hall
The challenge of fulfilling royal expectation and duty ...
The need to be in the company of others ...
The precariousness of political power and privilege ...
Based on Shakespeare's Henry IV plays, At the Boar's Head brings audiences one of Shakespeare's most fascinating relationships - Sir John Falstaff and Prince Hal.
Featuring a colourful cast of characters, At the Boar's Head celebrates Holst's love of traditional English melodies with a story that resonates today.
Running time: 50 minutes
Getting to Morley Town Hall
Morley is well served by regular bus routes into central Leeds. Buses arrive and depart directly outside Morley Town Hall. Morley also has a train station, which is around a 10 minute walk from Morley Town Hall. There are regular direct trains to Leeds, which take around 10 minutes.
There is a large free car park directly behind Morley Town Hall.
Morley has many lovely cafes and restaurants, as well as green spaces, so do explore before attending the Festival!
Use Google Maps to work out your journey, or contact us with any questions.
Andrew Slater
Falstaff
Joseph Doody
Prince Hal
Thomas D Hopkinson
Poins
Ed Robinson
Bardolph
Samuel Oram
Gadshill
Alex Haigh
Peto
Callie Gaston
Hostess
Rosemary Clifford
Doll
James Corrigan
Pistol
Simon Pratt
Companion 1
Ed Caird
Companion 2
Emma Black
Director
Lewis Gaston
Conductor
George Johnson Leigh
Designer
Northern Opera Group, c/o Northern Ballet, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7PA | info@northernoperagroup.co.uk | 07817 475769 | reg. charity 1167501