Henry V [Drama On 3]

by William Shakespeare

A new production of Shakespeare's hugely popular history play.

As King Henry's ambitions lead him to invade France, he finds himself facing daunting challenges, battling to win not only the throne but the hearts and minds of his followers. Henry soon discovers, for all his fine words, that an imperfect world can call for imperfect actions.

The Chorus/Alice - Penelope Wilton

King Henry - Ben Lloyd-Hughes

Exeter - Nicholas Farrell

Fluellen/Bedford - Steffan Rhodri

Westmoreland/Governor of Harfleur - Roger Ringrose

Pistol/Grey - Lloyd Hutchinson

Nym/Cambridge - Ben Crowe

Bardolph/Scroop - Ewan Bailey

Hostess - Jessica Turner

The Boy - Billy Jenkins

King of France/Bishop of Ely - Steve Toussaint

The Dauphin/Williams - Luke Newberry

The Constable/York - John Lightbody

Orleans/Bates/French soldier - Charlie Anson

Montjoy/Gloucester/Messenger - Ian Dunnett Jnr

Canterbury/Erpingham - MIchael Bertenshaw

Burgundy/Salisbury - Nicholas Murchie

Chorister, George B of The King's School, Gloucester and Gloucester Cathedral Choir

Music composed by Jon Nicholls

Production Co-ordinator, Ben Hollands

Technical Producers, Peter Ringrose & Ali Craig

Director, Sally Avens

Hal has to prove he has what it takes to be King as he lays claim to the throne of France

King Henry lays claim to the throne of France and finds himself caught up in a battle not only for the country but the hearts and minds of his followers.

Katharine - Freya Mavor

Hal has to prove he has what it takes to be King as he lays claim to the throne of France.

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