Synopsis
History play by William Shakespeare, believed to be written in approximately 1599. It tells the story of King Henry V of England, focusing on events immediately before and after the Battle of Agincourt (1415) during the Hundred Years’ War. The play is the final part of a tetralogy, preceded by Richard II and Henry IV parts 1 & 2. The title character was depicted in the Henry IV plays as a wild, undisciplined lad known as Prince Hal. In Henry V, the young prince has become a mature man and embarks on an attempted conquest of France.
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Awards & Nominations
Ian Charleson Awards 1997: Young Actor in a Classical Role – Nominated
Reviews
Sheen, volatile and responsive in an excellent performance, showed us the exhilaration of power and conquest… The charismatic young actor Michael Sheen gave a notable performance as an agile, highly-strung king… Consistently impressive young actor Michael Sheen takes the title role as the young warrior king leading his country to battle
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Creative Team & Cast
Director: Ron Daniels
Playwright: William Shakespeare
Michael Sheen: King Henry V
Steven Atholl: Duke of Gloucester
Jon Fenner: Duke of Clarence
Nicholas Day: Duke of Exeter
Alan David: Bishop of Ely
Alan Gilchrist: Earl of Cambridge
Stephen Bent: Westmorland