RSC Live: Henry V (2015)
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.
- Date of release
- 2015-10-16
- Runtime
- 2h 42m
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Director
- Gregory Doran
Casting
- Alex Hassell — Henry V
- Jennifer Kirby — Katherine
- Daniel Abbott — Duke of Gloucester / Monsieur le Fer
- Robert Gilbert — Dauphin
- Sean Chapman — Duke of Exeter
- 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
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