War leader Henry V is dead and the occupied territories in France are falling one by one, with only a few brave soldiers holding the French insurgency back. In England, a boy is on the throne of an unstable country, as political factions and ambitious individual's scheme for power.Part I - Rehearsal - T01076755774This is where theatre begins. For the first time, we welcome you inside our full rehearsal process for a Shakespeare play, culminating in a final live online rehearsal room run-through of the entire play. Experience the thrill of rebellion, the brutality of battle, and ambition without boundaries as Henry VI: Part One takes you headlong through one of the most turbulent periods of English history. Rehearsals normally happen behind closed doors, with the results only seen when the production reaches the stage. We open up to you online this June, immersing you in the daily challenges of bringing Shakespeare's plays to life.Company RSC. Director Gregory Doran. Director Owen Horsley. Music Paul Englishby. Director Polly Bennett (movement). Director Rachel Bown-Williams (fight). Director Ruth Cooper-Brown (fight). Performer Jamie Ballard (Talbot). Performer Michael Balogun (York). Performer James Cooney (Alencon). Performer Marty Cruickshank (Reignier). Performer Mariah Gale (Margaret). Performer Mark Hadfield (Winchester). | |
| 1 Jun 21 to 25 Jun 21 | Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-Upon-Avon :: V135 listing details L566190422 |
