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Coming soon to the Main Stage...
Propeller presents
Henry V by Propeller
By William Shakespeare, Directed by Edward Hall
3 - 21 July 2012
Overview
★★★★★ Daily Express
★★★★★ whatsonstage.com
★★★★ The Guardian
★★★★ The Times
★★★★ The Independent
★★★★ Daily Mail
★★★★ Sunday Times
Hampstead Theatre is delighted to welcome back Propeller after their sell-out success with The Comedy of Errors and Richard III last summer.
Led by Director Edward Hall, internationally acclaimed all-male company, Propeller is renowned for combining a rigorous approach to the text with an exciting, physical aesthetic. Propeller engages its audience’s imagination and brings fresh understanding to classic plays. It’s Shakespeare rediscovered.
Henry V tells the tale of the greatest British warrior in English folklore. In a time when nationalism is at its most dangerous and exciting, and increasing numbers of British servicemen and women are seeing active service, Propeller brings its own unique take on one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays. Thrilling and deeply moving, Henry V marks the beginning of a journey that takes us from the corridors of Westminster to the fields of France in an evening of unforgettable power.
Also showing: The Winter's Tale by Propeller.
2hrs 45 minutes including 20 minute interval
Audio Described Performance Saturday 21 July 2pm, with a touch tour at 12.30pm
Captioned Performance Friday 20 July 7.30pm, with transcribed post-show discussion
Prices & Times
Ticket prices:
Full price: £29
Mondays / previews: £22
Concessions: £15
Senior concessions: £15 (Saturday matinees only)
Cast & Creative Team
Creatives:
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Edward Hall
Gallery
Chris Myles
Dominic Thorburn
Dugald Bruce-Lockhart
Dugald Bruce-Lockhart
Dugald Bruce-Lockhart
Finn Hanlon
Gunnar Cauthery and Chris Myles
Karl Davies
Nicholas Asbury and Dugald Bruce-Lockhart
Nicholas Asbury
Nicholas Asbury
Tony Bell and Vince Leigh
Tony Bell and Vince Leigh
Reviews
★★★★★ ‘Visceral, intelligent and ironclad theatre, this isn’t just Shakespeare – this is rock and roll...Played like a cross between Band Of Brothers (whose title was taken from this play) and an Iraq War movie, Henry V has the visceral impact of Mad Max' Daily Express
★★★★★ 'There is so much that can be said about this brilliant company and superb production' whatsonstage.com
★★★★ 'I’ve decided never to miss another Propeller show again' The Times
★★★★ 'Never an ensemble to do anything by halves...' The Guardian
★★★★ ‘A testosterone-fuelled cast rampage, while finding ways of desensitising you to the violence by paradoxically hand-off proxy methods’ The Independent
★★★★ 'Edward Hall is a growing force in British theatre. He’s already the artistic director of the prestigious Hampstead Theatre. And when he’s not running that, he’s directing his all-male Shakespeare touring company, Propeller. Here, he has shown himself blessed with a popular touch' Daily Mail
★★★★ ‘Hall marshals the men’s blood-splattered, dogged advance with swagger...’ Sunday Times
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