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The behind-the-scene story from page to stage with exclusive video of rehearsal, performance and interviews with the cast, creative and technical teams.

From the National Theatre
Henry V
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Introduction
Plot Synopsis
Rehearsal Diaries
Creative
Directing

The director is the key decision maker

Performance
Shadows of War

Rehearsals for Henry V begin against the backdrop of war in Iraq

Low Life

Director Nicholas Hytner has an unconventional approach to "low life characters"

Nationality and Race

Henry V is a play which wrestles with the subject of nationality and national identity

The Chorus

The Chorus sets the scene, comments on the events and moves the action forward

The King

Ambition drives the king to establish himself as worthy leader of his country

Performance

Trace Henry’s journey from inexperienced youth to confident triumphant King

Playing Soldiers

Actors were drilled into the art of combat by former SAS soldiers

Women

In a play about men bonding in war, there were just 4 women in the cast of 26

Images of War

Language powerfully conveys the horror and heroism of war

Technical
Using Video

In this production video is used throughout as an integral part of the action

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