We few, we happy few, we band of brothers
July —
August
2024
Company
Director
Robert Forknall
General Manager
Dawn Archer
Design
Alice McNicholas
Graphic Design
Dan Bull
Brand and content
Jill Hogan
Music Jake Setters
Movement Tom Applebaum
Production SM Steff Andrews
ASM Amelia Costello
Casting Emily Jones
Cast
Henry V Giles Malcolm
Archbishop/Dauphin George Naylor
Bishop/King of France Suzy Kohane
Gower/Scroop Rosie Taylor- Ritson
Princess Katherine/Williams Joanne McGarvy
Alice/Hostess Lily Carr
Constable/ Fluellen Guy van Onselen
Montjoy/Boy Isabel Watson
Exeter/Pistol Johnny Allison
other parts played by members of the company
Henry V
William Shakespeare
We few, we happy few, we band of brothers
A young superstar King has ascended the English throne. When his advisors tell him the French throne is rightfully his too, Henry falls for their persuasion. An insult from the Dauphin – heir to the French throne – is enough to trigger Henry, who gathers a mighty fleet and invades France.
After defeating the French at Harfleur and Agincourt, the young King makes the old King of France swear to hand the throne to him on his death, making him King of both countries. To seal the deal he marries the old King’s daughter, Princess Katherine.
Based on the events of the Hundred Years’ War, Henry V is much more than a historical documentary. It is a play about the merits of war, set against the moral and personal cost of conflict.
Once more unto the breach dear friends…