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Henry V

King Henry lays claim to the throne of France and finds himself caught up in a battle not only for the country but the hearts and minds of his followers.

by William Shakespeare

A new production of Shakespeare's hugely popular history play.

As King Henry's ambitions lead him to invade France, he finds himself facing daunting challenges, battling to win not only the throne but the hearts and minds of his followers. Henry soon discovers, for all his fine words, that an imperfect world can call for imperfect actions.

The Chorus/Alice ..... Penelope Wilton
King Henry ..... Ben Lloyd-Hughes
Exeter ..... Nicholas Farrell
Fluellen/Bedford ..... Steffan Rhodri
Westmoreland/Governor of Harfleur .... Roger Ringrose
PIstol/Grey ..... Lloyd Hutchinson
Nym/Cambridge ..... Ben Crowe
Bardolph/Scroop .... Ewan Bailey
Hostess ..... Jessica Turner
The Boy ..... Billy Jenkins
King of France/Bishop of Ely ..... Steve Toussaint
The Dauphin/Williams ..... Luke Newberry
Katharine ..... Freya Mavor
The Constable/York ..... John Lightbody
Orleans/Bates/French soldier ..... Charlie Anson
Montjoy/Gloucester/Messenger ..... Ian Dunnett Jnr
Canterbury/Erpingham ..... MIchael Bertenshaw
Burgundy/Salisbury ..... Nicholas Murchie

Chorister, George B of The King’s School, Gloucester and Gloucester Cathedral Choir
Music composed by Jon Nicholls
Production Co-ordinator, Ben Hollands
Technical Producers, Peter Ringrose and Ali Craig
Director, Sally Avens

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1 hour, 59 minutes

Last on

Sun 21 Apr 2024 20:00
BBC Radio 3

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    Dances and Folk Song Setting from Pan's Anniversary: Pan Is Our All

    Singer: Jess Dandy. Choir: Choir of Clare College, Cambridge. Ensemble: Britten Sinfonia. Director: William Vann.
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    • Albion.
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Broadcast

  • Sun 21 Apr 2024 20:00
    BBC Radio 3

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