RSC Live: Henry V

Oct 16, 2015

2h 42m

★ 0.0

Overview

Henry IV is dead and Hal is King. With England in a state of unrest, he must leave his rebellious youth behind, striving to gain the respect of his nobility and people. Laying claim to parts of France and following an insult from the French Dauphin, Henry gathers his troops and prepares for a war that he hopes will unite his country. Gregory Doran continues his exploration of Shakespeare's History Plays with Henry V performed in the 600th anniversary year of the Battle of Agincourt. Following his performance as Hal in Henry IV Parts I & II Alex Hassell returns as Henry V.

Genres

Drama

History

Production Companies

Royal Shakespeare Company

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Cast

Henry V

Alex Hassell

Katherine

Jennifer Kirby

Duke of Gloucester / Monsieur le Fer

Daniel Abbott

Dauphin

Robert Gilbert

Duke of Exeter

Sean Chapman

Bishop of Ely / Duke of Orleans

Nicholas Gerard-Martin

Pistol

Antony Byrne

Archbishop of Canterbury / Erpingham

Jim Hooper

Boy

Martin Bassindale

Chorus

Oliver Ford Davies

Queen Isobel

Jane Lapotaire

Constable of France

Sam Marks

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