Henry V
William Shakespeare
Henry V
Henry V tells the tale of the greatest British warrior in English folklore. In a time when nationalism is at its most dangerous and exciting, and increasing numbers of British servicemen and women are seeing active service, Propeller brings its own unique take on one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays. Thrilling and deeply moving, Henry V marks the beginning of a journey that takes us from the corridors of Westminster to the fields of France in an evening of unforgettable power.
4.0 out of 5 based on 3 reviews
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Omniscore:
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| Location |
London |
| Venue |
Hampstead Theatre |
| Director |
Edward Hall |
| Cast |
Propeller |
| From |
July 2012 |
| Until |
July 2012 |
| Box Office |
020 7722 9301 |
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Henry V tells the tale of the greatest British warrior in English folklore. In a time when nationalism is at its most dangerous and exciting, and increasing numbers of British servicemen and women are seeing active service, Propeller brings its own unique take on one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays. Thrilling and deeply moving, Henry V marks the beginning of a journey that takes us from the corridors of Westminster to the fields of France in an evening of unforgettable power.
Reviews
The Evening Standard
Henry Hitchings
“Testosterone oozes from the work of Edward Hall’s all-male company Propeller, and this interpretation of Henry V shows them at their best. It’s a percussive and gory account of Shakespeare’s ballsy history play, enlivened by an array of muscular musical numbers — which aptly includes The Clash’s London Calling as Henry and his followers meet at a pub in Eastcheap.”
09/07/2012
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The Daily Mail
Patrick Marmion
“Hall ... devours its lionhearted nationalism. It’s barracks room theatre with football shirts, beer cans and atavistic chanting.”
03/07/2012
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The Financial Times
Sarah Hemming
“It is a vigorous, exciting, inventive production that makes eloquent use of song and stage imagery. We first see Henry, seated in full uniform, showered with red poppy petals; when the company land in France, they gather behind wooden slats to resemble a D-Day landing crew. Such touches reinforce the enduring concerns of Shakespeare’s play, holding the famous victory and the grim reality of war in tension throughout.”
01/01/1900
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