RSC Live: Henry V

RSC Live: Henry V

RSC Live: Henry V

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RSC Live: Henry V

2015

2h 42m

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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.

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Cast & Crew

23 members

Acting

Alex Hassell

Henry V

Alex Hassell

Acting

Jennifer Kirby

Katherine

Jennifer Kirby

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Daniel Abbott

Duke of Gloucester / Monsieur le Fer

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Robert Gilbert

Dauphin

Robert Gilbert

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Sean Chapman

Duke of Exeter

Sean Chapman

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Nicholas Gerard-Martin

Bishop of Ely / Duke of Orleans

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Antony Byrne

Pistol

Antony Byrne

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Jim Hooper

Archbishop of Canterbury / Erpingham

Jim Hooper

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Martin Bassindale

Boy

Martin Bassindale

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Oliver Ford Davies

Chorus

Oliver Ford Davies

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Jane Lapotaire

Queen Isobel

Jane Lapotaire

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Sam Marks

Constable of France

Sam Marks

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Dale Mathurin

Duke of Bedford / Bates

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Chris Middleton

Earl of Warwick / Nym / Governer of Harfleur

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Evelyn Miller

Rambures / Lady-in-Waiting

Evelyn Miller

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Keith Osborn

Lord Scroop / Montjoy

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Sarah Parks

Mistress Quickly

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Leigh Quinn

Alice

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Joshua Richards

Bardolph / Fluellen

Joshua Richards

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Simon Thorp

Charles VI

Simon Thorp

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Obioma Ugoala

Grey / Gower

Obioma Ugoala

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Andrew Westfield

Earl of Westmoreland / Macmorris

Andrew Westfield

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Simon Yadoo

Earl of Cambridge / Jamy

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