The greatest Falstaff. I know that sounds like hyperbole, but Roger Allam gave a Pitch Perfect Performance. Not quite a buffoon, but very silly, intelligent to fault, but always lovable. A definitve performance imo
"Live",not filmed,this gentleman portrays "Falstaff"to perfection,word,script,perfect,I had the "honour"to have watched him at the Globe also,better than Rylance,I dare say..(but then,he who bites the hand that feeds him...)
The DVD's of this and Part 2 have just been released - and they are superb. Far better than the BBC's recent Hollow Crown productions. I studied these plays (a long time ago) in school, and I hated them. The Globe (and Roger Allam in particular) has made me love them.
Excuse the belated reply 😏 The BBC are somewhat restrained by the format of television. Whereas the whole point of the Globe is authenticity to the source and the scene of 16th century theatre.
This was really good. I didn't think about how humorous i could be, but Allam played it to perfection.
Glorious Roger Allam. The great one of our time.
This should be titled "Falstaffs Honour."
This Falstaff is wonderful.
Roger Allam absolutely steals every scene of the Globe's Henriad. Incredible
I saw this performance at the Globe. Hands down the best version of Henry IV I've ever seen. I cannot wait to buy the DVD
The greatest Falstaff I have ever seen.Performance of genius.
The greatest Falstaff. I know that sounds like hyperbole, but Roger Allam gave a Pitch Perfect Performance. Not quite a buffoon, but very silly, intelligent to fault, but always lovable. A definitve performance imo
Pity there's no documentation of Ralph Richardson's account. That was supposed to have been truly legendary.
My favourite performance of this soliloquy.
was this guy the greatest Falstaff ever played?
look up Quayle's falstaff
Is that even a question
No. That was Orson Welles.
After Orson maybe
Yes, according to Ian McKellen
This was the most brilliant version EVER
He’s up there with Orson Wells’ version.
Not on your life !
I feel "honored" to have found this!
if they ever do an Orson Welles biopic, Roger Allam should play the part.
I love Allam - many thanks for download
One of my classes is putting in Henry the IV and I play Falstaff! This really helps me learn how to pronounce my lines properly!
"Live",not filmed,this gentleman portrays "Falstaff"to perfection,word,script,perfect,I had the "honour"to have watched him at the Globe also,better than Rylance,I dare say..(but then,he who bites the hand that feeds him...)
That’s bloody Peter Mannion!
The DVD's of this and Part 2 have just been released - and they are superb. Far better than the BBC's recent Hollow Crown productions.
I studied these plays (a long time ago) in school, and I hated them. The Globe (and Roger Allam in particular) has made me love them.
Excuse the belated reply 😏 The BBC are somewhat restrained by the format of television. Whereas the whole point of the Globe is authenticity to the source and the scene of 16th century theatre.
Oh Rog ......... 🥰
He's amazing :)
Thanks so much! I hope you guys release this on DVD :)
I believe that I have seen this actor in Yes Minister/ Yes Prime Minister he portrayed a Chancellor of Oxford
For me..... Yes!
2023 anyone?
Mr o donnell hello
I like Roger, but I think I prefer Simon Russel-Beale's Falstaff. I wish I could see a full unredacted performance from Russel-Beale.
richard tarlton esque!!!
Then he plays dead and pretends that he killed Hotspur. What a contemptible coward. But we love the fat rogue all the same 😂
No, Orson Welles, Chimes at Midnight
Absolutely!
So much is just scutcheon
Yet much trouble me..
Allam is a genius. Parker is a nob.
I have to say, Allam is far better in this role than Simon Russell Beale.
I saw this at the globe great cast,only let down by Prince Hal,just not believable spoilt it for me
I Do just protest mine own Wyrd forthwith: Thus the Bard does maketh error herein. Restoration of Honor is a Balm to all souls. try it some time