Chapel Hill’s Playmakers Repertory Company will premiere “The Making of a King: William Shakespeare’s Henry IV & Henry V“ on Saturday, Jan. 28, at 7:30 p.m. at the Paul Green Theatre (located in the Center for Dramatic Art).

Co-directed by Joseph Haj and Mike Donahue, this play follows the story of Prince Hal from his days as a troublemaking youth, to his emergence as England’s King Henry V during the time of the Hundred Years’ War. It is open to everyone, but Playmakers recommends it for audiences 10 and older.

The play will be performed everyday, excluding Mondays, through Sunday, March  4. Also, starting Feb. 4, 2:00 p.m. matinees will be offered Saturdays in addition to the 7:30 performance and in lieu of Sunday’s 7:30 p.m. performance.

Tickets range from $10 to $45, depending on the day of the performance. Tickets for Jan. 28 and Jan. 29 are $20 for the general public and cheaper for students.

For more information on show times, prices, discounts or to get tickets:

• Go to Playmakers: The Making of King Henry iV.
• Call 919-962-PLAY (7529).
• Visit the Box Office from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. (Tickets must be purchased 2 hours prior to the play.)

*All student tickets must be purchased at the box office with a valid ID.

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