Henry V
Follow your spirit: and upon this charge, Cry — God for Harry! England and Saint George!
Why see Henry V?
We happy few, we band of brothers
Robert Haste directs this new production of William Shakespeare's action-laden royal history for Regent's Park Open Air Theatre where the outdoor venue will amplify the epic nature of this story and the troubled king it portrays.
hENRY V 1387 - 1422
After a long wait, Henry V finally succeeds his father to the throne, finding his country in disarray. Political tension and the fatigue of civil war have left the English dissatisfied and in need of a strong leader. But first he must win their respect and trust after a youth misspent in London's seedy Boar's Head Tavern, running amock with thieves and vagabonds. Hoping war with France will win over his people, he sets out to prove himself as a warrior king like his forbears by leading his troops into English-held Normandy to the Battle of Agincourt.
Trigger-happy and vulnerable, Henry must tread the finest of lines between gaining France - but risk losing England in the process. Shakespeare's play celebrates the famed victories of this venerable monarch, whilst keeping his flaws in plain sight.
Cast
Michelle Terry as Henry V
Charlotte Cornwell as Chorus
Ben Wiggins as Princess Katherine
David Sibley as the Archbishop of Canterbury, the King of France and Sir Thomas Erpingham
Joy Richardson as Alice
Philip Arditti as Ancient Pistol
Phil Cheadle as Bardolph
Creative
Directed by Robert Haste
Written by William Shakespeare
Reviews
Customer reviews
David Webb
Henry V
Fantastic production. Very convincing performance from Jude Law and all the cast. Novel, unique and exciting action sequences. ... Read more
Judy
Breathes life into a difficult play
The cast deservedly received standing applause. Jude Law brings a
presence, humour and life to what can be a dull play. What a great
stage actor he has become. Loved his timing, performance and that
of all the cast, no one was weak. Some real gems. Ron Cook
simply brilliant, Ashley Zhangazha well performed and clearly and
Adrian Lester fan. Powerful.Only thing that grated a little was too
many 'look you's". A simple stage that didn't detract. Go see it if
there are any tickets left. ... Read more
Wendybell
Fantastic
Mesmerised by Jude Law's dazzling performance. Brilliant!! A
must see! Thank you. ... Read more
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