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King Henry the Fifth (2004)

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Directed By
Damien de Roche
Hilary Swift

Producer
Claire Derriman

Production Type
Nomads Production

Production Location
Main Theatre

Genre: Shakespeare / War / Drama

Turnout: 86%

Length: 2hrs 20mins

User Rating:

(5/5 with 9 votes)

Flier Summary:

In a bleak post-apocalyptic world, a group of survivors re-tell the story of Henry V, one of Shakespeare's most charismatic heroes, as he inspires his troops against overwhelming odds into the Battle of Agincourt. The players bring the story to enthralling life with dramatic lighting, smoke and sound effects, creating the French and English courts, Harfleur and the mud and blood-soaked Agincourt from the junk and detritus that has been abandoned in the blackened landscape. Although the setting is a mythical future, it depicts the timeless themes of war, loyalty and leadership.

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Production Dates & Prices: (Please note Booking Information)



Date	Time	Members Price	Non-Members Price
Monday 10th May 2004	8:00pm	£8.00	£8.25
Tuesday 11th May 2004	8:00pm	£8.00	£8.25
Wednesday 12th May 2004	8:00pm	£20.00 or £8.00	£20.00 or £8.25
Thursday 13th May 2004	8:00pm	£8.00	£8.25	FULL HOUSE
Friday 14th May 2004	8:00pm	£8.00	£8.25	FULL HOUSE
Saturday 15th May 2004	2:00pm	£8.00	£8.25
Saturday 15th May 2004	8:00pm	£8.00	£8.25	FULL HOUSE

Cast: (in programme order)



Naomi Brandon-Jones	... Chorus
Ian Nichols	... Chorus
Helen Longes	... Chorus
Steve Nankervis	... Chorus
David Ufton	... Chorus
Don Brown	... Henry V
Peter Phillpot	... Bedford
Francis Pindar	... Gloucester
Rowan Bangs	... Exeter
Laurence Armitage	... York
Peter Scurfield	... Westmorland
Paul Le Blanc Smith	... Cambridge
Francis Pindar	... Scroop
Laurence Armitage	... Grey
Roger Brandon-Jones	... Erpingham
Colin Swift	... Fluellen
Steve Nankervis	... Gower
Pamela Deakin	... Jamy
Paul Le Blanc Smith	... MacMorris
Colin Swift	... Canterbury
Phillip Griffith	... Ely
Pippa Frayne	... Bates
Matthew Phillpot	... Court
Zoe Triantafillou	... Williams
Bernadette O'Sullivan	... Hostess
Edd Mott	... Bardolph
Dick Wildman	... Nym
Wally Ross Gower	... Pistol
Julian Pindar	... Boy
Zoe Triantafillou	... Trumpeter
Anne Triantafillou	... Drummer
Ian Nichols	... Chales VI
Alessia D'Amato	... Queen Isabel
Tim Spencer	... Dauphin
Sally Jones	... Katherine
Diane Nicholls	... Alice
David Ufton	... Orleans
Phillip Griffith	... Constable
Gavin Bell	... Grandpre
Peter Scurfield	... Governor
Naomi Brandon-Jones	... Montjoy
Clive Mott	... Burgundy
Robert Fee	... Soldier
Claire Derriman	... Soldier
Nick Giddy	... Soldier
Roger Brandon-Jones	... Set Designer

Crew: (in programme order)



Damien de Roche	... Director
Hilary Swift	... Director
Claire Derriman	... Producer
Lauren Fantham	... Stage Manager
Nick Giddy	... ASM
Brandon McGuire	... Lighting Designer
Tim Williams	... Sound Design
Tim Williams	... Sound Operator
Jane Martin	... Lighting Operator
Suzy Buckley	... Fight Choreographer
Lisa Arnold	... Stage Crew
Nick Johnston	... Stage Crew
David Armitage	... Stage Crew
Chris Hitchins	... Stage Crew
Bernadette O'Sullivan	... Stage Crew
Gavin Bell	... Stage Crew
Roger Brandon-Jones	... Set Construction
Lindsey Brogan	... Set Construction
Kirsty Clifton	... Set Construction
John Stewart	... Set Construction
Robert Fee	... Set Construction
David Armitage	... Fly Crew
Stuart Bangs	... Fly Crew
Phillip Griffith	... Poster and Programmes
Phillip Griffith	... Film Production
Helen Stewart	... Costume Design
Yeng Leung	... Costume Assistant
Jill Evans	... Costume Assistant
Diane Nicholls	... Costume Assistant
Kirsty Clifton	... Properties
Rosemary Chapman	... Prompt
Judy Tweedale	... Box Office
Stuart Bangs	... Set Construction
Gordon Hilliker	... Set Construction
David Payne	... Set Construction
David Romeo	... Set Construction
Tom Stevenson	... Set Construction

Official Review:

the review

Right from the word go it was clear that this rendition of Henry V was going to be different. Following a dramatic explosion the audience was transported into an eerie world of flashing sirens, tv's buzzing static and an atmospheric set peering through a river of dry ice.

The post-apocalyptic world, designed beautifully by Roger Brandon-Jones, acted as a wonderful backdrop to the play's themes of war and loyalty in times of trouble. The Siege of Harfleur was introduced by the chorus from the lofty heights of the battle's ladders and the successful use of the mud in the Battle of Agincourt are just some of the examples of a highly creative use of the stage, and it was great to see the whole length of the theatre used, as the sun rose on the eve of battle. The action was imaginatively lit by Brandon McGuire, from atmospheric swinging bare bulbs to actors lighting their colleagues with portable spots.

But by far and away, the aspect which most stole the show had to be the versatile and emotive portrayal of Henry by Don Brown. His empathy for the character shone through as he displayed so many sides to the man, from passionately rousing his war-weary troops to privately expressing his personal fears and anxieties in prayer.

Don was impressively supported by a very strong cast. Edd Mott's earthy portrayal of Bardolph made us laugh and added a character to which the audience really warmed. The Dauphin's war-hungry passion was excellently brought to life by Tim Spencer, and Sally Jones' depiction of the French Princess Katherine created a witty and sympathetic character.

Although I was at first sceptical about a modern version of this historical play, I was genuinely moved by the production, whose story lost none of its potency by having modern costume and set. In particular the scene where the English troops psyched themselves up before the Battle of Agincourt while staring aggressively at the audience, sent a shiver down my spine, as you actually felt the fear and resolve of Henry's troops going into battle so outnumbered. The slow-motion battle scenes and pounding drumming provided by Anna Triantafillou really invoked the hostile atmosphere.

In all, Henry V was a feast for the eyes and ears, and the audience came away with an increased respect for Henry as an historical figure, and above all a man, and also for his loyal troops. It was great to see the Nomads tackle such a challenging play with such ease and passion and congratulations must go to directors Damien de Roche and Hilary Swift for their creative vision.

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Jun 2004	Henry V On BBC News
May 2004	Henry V Production Photos
May 2004	Henry V - Success in two venues
Apr 2004	Henry V Teaser Trailer Available
Apr 2004	Henry V Box Office
Mar 2004	Leatherhead Drama Festival

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Arden Shakespeare: "King Henry V": Third Series (The Arden Shakespeare)

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