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.
Director and cast
- Alex Hassell as Henry V
- Jennifer Kirby as Katherine
- Daniel Abbott as Duke of Gloucester / Monsieur le Fer
- Robert Gilbert as Dauphin
- Sean Chapman as Duke of Exeter
- Nicholas Gerard-Martin as Bishop of Ely / Duke of Orleans
- Antony Byrne as Pistol
- Jim Hooper as Archbishop of Canterbury / Erpingham
- Martin Bassindale as Boy
- Oliver Ford Davies as Chorus
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