Henry V
Theatre (physical theatre)
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Venue 9theSpace @ Niddry St - Upper Theatre (Thrust)
- 15:50
- Aug 16
- 1 hour 10 minutes
- Country: United States
- Group: Ghost Light Players
- Warnings and additional info: Scenes of violence
- Accessibility: May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
- Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
- Policy applies to: Children under 18 months
Description
'All Hell shall stir…' An intimate and unique staging of Shakespeare’s classic history play. A small ensemble brings you the thrilling tale of Henry V, as he struggles to fulfil his royal legacy by taking his country to war. Staged in the round, this devised theatre piece combines modern music, deadly combat and Shakespeare’s timeless language to show us the bloody cost of war.Please note that while all media gallery content is provided by verified members of the event, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society does not review or approve this content before it is posted. Reports of inappropriate content or copyright infringement can be directed to [email protected].
General venue access
- Accessible entry: Access to box office via ground level entrance; then up one floor in a standard passenger lift.
- Stairs: Information not supplied
Wheelchair access type: Building Lift
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Romantic Cynic 22 days ago
Henry V is Shakespeare's jingoistic account of Henry V winning the Battle of Agincourt against all odds in 1415. It's a great story and probably not performed as often as the play deserves. We were very happy to see it being performed at the Fringe.
The producers made some interesting choices, including starting and finishing with events involving Henry V in two other Shakespeare plays (Henry IV, part 2, in which Henry V becomes king; and Henry VI, Part 1, in which he dies and is succeeded by his very young son).
To tell the story, the actors use the crown as the symbol of authority, which rotates among the various cast members. This is an interesting device which works very well in some cases (particularly in the beginning, for an actor who looks like a warrior king, and at the end, when the role calls for more vocal and emotional nuance).
We were glad to have seen it.
Coltrane Conklin 25 days ago
This play was really cool— great concept for a play with five actors alternating playing Henry V. Very fun show, incredible ensemble, and in particular I loved the Act III sc i monologue— the actor who delivered did such a good job! This was my first Fringe show and what a great intro.
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All Edinburgh Theatre 21 days ago
The British Theatre Guide 26 days ago
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