RSC Live: Henry V

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.

Directed by Gregory Doran

Top cast

Alex Hassell

Henry V

Jennifer Kirby

Katherine

D

Daniel Abbott

Duke of Gloucester / Monsieur le Fer

Robert Gilbert

Dauphin

Sean Chapman

Duke of Exeter

N

Nicholas Gerard-Martin

Bishop of Ely / Duke of Orleans

Antony Byrne

Pistol

Jim Hooper

Archbishop of Canterbury / Erpingham

Martin Bassindale

Boy

Oliver Ford Davies

Chorus

Jane Lapotaire

Queen Isobel

Sam Marks

Constable of France

D

Dale Mathurin

Duke of Bedford / Bates

C

Chris Middleton

Earl of Warwick / Nym / Governer of Harfleur

Evelyn Miller

Rambures / Lady-in-Waiting

K

Keith Osborn

Lord Scroop / Montjoy

S

Sarah Parks

Mistress Quickly

L

Leigh Quinn

Alice

Joshua Richards

Bardolph / Fluellen

Simon Thorp

Charles VI

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