Henry V (2012)
Shakespeare’s epic exploration of the turbulence of war – and the arts of peace – unfolds in Henry V. Much loved for his performance as Prince Hal in Henry IV Parts 1 and 2, Jamie Parker returns to Hal’s journey as King Henry.
‘Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more’
Shakespeare’s masterpiece of the turbulence of war and the arts of peace tells the romantic story of Henry’s campaign to recapture the English possessions in France. But the ambitions of this charismatic king are challenged by a host of vivid characters caught up in the real horrors of war.
Henry V, which opened the new Globe with the words ‘O for a muse of fire’, celebrates the power of language to summon into life courts, pubs, ships and battlefields within the ‘wooden O’ - and beyond.
Much loved for his performance as Prince Hal in Henry IV Parts 1 & 2 (2010), Jamie Parker returns to Hal’s journey as Henry V. Other credits included The History Boys at the National Theatre, on Broadway and on film.
In association with the Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse.
Cast
Chorus / Queen Isabel:
Brid Brennan
Duke of Bourboun / Alexander Court:
Graham Butler
Duke of Exeter:
Nigel Cooke
Montjoy / Monsieur le Fer / Sir Thomas Grey:
Giles Cooper
Pistol:
Sam Cox
Louis the Dauphin:
Kurt Egyiawan
Captain Gower:
Matthew Flynn
King of France / Nym / Sir Thomas Erpingham:
David Hargreaves
John Bates / Duke of York:
Beruce Khan
Earl of Westmoreland / Captain Macmorris:
James Lailey
Captain Fluellen / Bishop of Ely:
Brendan O'Hea
Henry V:
Jamie Parker
Bardolph / Archbishop of Canterbury / Duke of Burgundy:
Paul Rider
Princess Katherine / Boy:
Olivia Ross
Michael Williams/ Earl of Cambridge/ Duke of Orleans/ Captain Jamy:
Chris Starkie
Hostess Quickly / Alice:
Lisa Stevenson
Constable of France / Governor of Harfleur:
Roger Watkins
Creatives
Director:
Dominic Dromgoole
Designer:
Jonathan Fensom
Composer:
Claire van Kampen
Choreographer:
Sian Williams
Fight Director:
Kate Waters
Directed for the Screen:
Ross MacGibbon