Arguably one of Shakespeare’s finest History Plays, this one-person adaptation features historical accuracy with much of Shakespeare’s original text. A modern day Chorus takes us back to the dark dangerous days of 1415, when an insulting gift of tennis balls from the headstrong Prince Dauphin of France provokes King Harry of England. These two young men eventually meet in a bloody war that climaxes with the Battle of Agincourt. The subjects of provocation, invasion and who holds the moral rights to a just war are as relevant today as they were in 1415. This spirited production combines an innovative recipe of one actor and a ‘supporting cast’ of lights, sound, special effects and an evocative and original live music score. The result is 70 minutes edge-of-the-seat excitement.
“A towering, quicksilver show… quite brilliant.” Stratford-upon-Avon Herald “A Henry V to stir the imagination. A truly vivid theatrical experience, comic, ironic and deeply moving. The arrows hiss upwards and you chill inside… a miracle. The battle sequence at Agincourt is a tour de force.” Birmingham Post. “Hennegan’s Henry is an adventure story for today… this will surely exorcise the ghost of schoolroom Shakespeare for good. Theatre at its best. Cry God for Harry, Shakespeare and Nick Hennegan” Birmingham Evening Mail “A tremendous story… a truly superb theatrical experience – a tour de force” Edinburgh Fringe News
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Maverick is a not-for-profit company launched by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham in 1994 with a mission to increase access to the performing arts. Henry V – Lion of England is the first in a series of Pocket Classics and has toured the UK and the USA. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. www.maverick-theatre.co.uk/current-forthcoming Please do contact us for more details quoting HH1 |
Nick Hennegan M.A. Artistic Director The Maverick Theatre Company, Second Floor, 12 Fouberts Place, Carnaby Street, London, W1F 7PA
nick@mavericktheatre.co.uk0208 090 5082. 0789 495 0176.