Shakespeare's Henry V
Time and Location
Thu. February 6, 11:30am PST
Fri. February 7, 11:30am PST
Sat. February 8, 6:00am PST
Sat. February 8, 11:30am PST
Wed. February 12, 11:30am PST
Thu. February 13, 11:30am PST
Fri. February 14, 11:30am PST
Sat. February 15, 11:30am PST
Shakespeare’s EPIC coming of age saga of war, politics, and love.
What can a production mounted in 2020, of a play written in 1599, about events which happened in 1415, tell us about the consequences of war and the responsibilities of leadership, both in the context of historical events, and in light of our contemporary world?
The king of England takes a badly outnumbered army to defeat the French (“Once more unto the breach, dear friends...”). Years later he tries to woo the French princess, but neither speaks the other's language well. Violence and war combine with brotherhood ("We few, we happy few, we band of brothers"), honor and love.
A kingdom for a stage, princes to act, and you - our monarchs - to behold the swelling scene...
Disability Accommodations
For disability accommodations, please contact the department presenting the event. Disability access information is available online at Parking Services, and further resources can be found by contacting Western's Disability Access Center.
