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The director is the key decision maker
Rehearsals for Henry V begin against the backdrop of war in Iraq
Director Nicholas Hytner has an unconventional approach to "low life characters"
Henry V is a play which wrestles with the subject of nationality and national identity
The Chorus sets the scene, comments on the events and moves the action forward
Ambition drives the king to establish himself as worthy leader of his country
Trace Henry’s journey from inexperienced youth to confident triumphant King
Actors were drilled into the art of combat by former SAS soldiers
In a play about men bonding in war, there were just 4 women in the cast of 26
Language powerfully conveys the horror and heroism of war
In this production video is used throughout as an integral part of the action
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