Henry V

Synopsis

Shakespeare's patriotic history play about the warrior-king. Henry V leads the English to victory at Agincourt and afterwards is taught the words of love by the French Princess, Katherine. A vivid depiction of the horrors of war and a romantic, fast-moving story.

Our Review:

Paul Lucas-Scott - 15 November 2011

Propeller Theatre Company’s all-male version of [William Shakespeare’s] Henry V is a not just a fantastic production – it is an absolute theatrical masterpiece. I say that right away as there is so much that can be said about this brilliant company and superb production that there may not be enough room to fit it all in.

On entering the auditorium it is very noticeable that the stark metal gantry that surrounds the stage and four munitions boxes are almost all that grace the otherwise bare stage. A flagpole adorned with the flag of St George is the only break in the otherwise perfect symmetry. Suddenly, from the back of the auditorium, the sound of soldiers singing fills the theatre. Thus begins a production which uses the full auditorium to tell this historic tale.

The first words in the piece encourage the audience to let their imagination help create the horses, the thousands of soldiers and other instruments of battle that the confines of a ...

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