Shakespeare's Globe Theatre: Henry V

Original title: Shakespeare's Globe: Henry V

2013
2h 44m

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Shakespeare's Globe Theatre: Henry V (2013)

Shakespeare's masterpiece of the turbulence of war and the arts of peace tells the romantic story of Henry's campaign to recapture the English possessions in France. But the ambitions of thi... Read allShakespeare's masterpiece of the turbulence of war and the arts of peace tells the romantic story of Henry's campaign to recapture the English possessions in France. But the ambitions of this charismatic king are challenged by a host of vivid characters caught up in the real horr... Read allShakespeare's masterpiece of the turbulence of war and the arts of peace tells the romantic story of Henry's campaign to recapture the English possessions in France. But the ambitions of this charismatic king are challenged by a host of vivid characters caught up in the real horrors of war.

Directors
- Dominic Dromgoole
- Ross MacGibbon
Writer
- William Shakespeare
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7.7/10

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Directors
- Dominic Dromgoole
- Ross MacGibbon
Writer
- William Shakespeare
Stars

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Excellent staged performance

I love these staged productions that also include the audience and this is one that completely does that. The actors talk to the audience and also come out of the audience at times creating constant dynamic with the audience. The audience is right up to the stage and the live performance benefits from this interaction.

I saw this as part of the Shakespeare 400 anniversary presentation on the BBC so didn't see it live but in my living room many years after the event. However nothing was lost on me, and I still enjoyed the performance and marvelled at the quality of authorship of Shakespeare and how he can manipulate the audience at all levels and have them eating out of his hands.

Writing at a time when there was no encyclopaedia or accurate historical accounts, Shakespeares historical plays are propaganda for the masses and gave him his celebrated status with the monarchy.