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National Theatre Live: Henry V

National Theatre Live: Henry V

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National Theatre Live: Henry V

2022

3h 0m

8.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

Fresh to the throne, King Henry V launches England into a bloody war with France. When his campaign encounters resistance, this inexperienced new ruler must prove he is fit to guide a country into war.

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The Donmar Warehouse

National Theatre

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Kit Harington

Kit Harington

Henry

Jude Akuwudike

Jude Akuwudike

King of France / Archbishop of Canterbury / Sir Thomas Erpingham

Olivier Huband

Olivier Huband

The Dauphin / Ely

Kate Duchêne

Kate Duchêne

Exeter / Constable of France

Danny Kirrane

Danny Kirrane

Pistol / Westmoreland

Diany Samba-Bandza

Diany Samba-Bandza

Katherine / Gower

Claire-Louise Cordwell

Claire-Louise Cordwell

Bardolph / Bates / French Soldier

Seumas Begg

Jamy / Grey / Gloucester / Tenor

Melissa Johns

Melissa Johns

Mistress Quickly / Williams / MacMorris

David Judge

Mountjoy / Nym

Creative team

Directed by: Max Webster

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