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William Shakespeare's Henry V - Show Information - Brixham Theatre

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CONTENT NOTES 
  • Swearing - Mild; no profane words.
  • Nudity/ sexual content - None
  • Violence - Mild
  • Loud sounds - Yes. Battle sounds, shouts, trumpets/alarms
  • Strobe / flashing lights - No
  • “If this show were a film what rating would it be?” - PG-12
  • Is there an interval?  -Yes
  • Running time? -  3 hours including interval
  • Is there a social/ political/ religious bias to the show?  - ​Historical content, relating to a war between Britain and France, but nothing relating to the modern time at all. 
  • Do actors enter the audience area at any time?  - Yes. You may see actors enter or exit using the aisles in the auditorium. 
  • ​Is audience participation encouraged or not? Applause and cheers always welcome, but this is not a audience-participation. 
ADDITIONAL CONTENTS
  • Access a free educaton pack for children & students  HERE
  • Production news/ photos  HERE
  • ​Full cast list HERE​
  • ​Contact us with any questions about the performance: [email protected]
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Please scroll down for full information on the show contents,
​planning your visit, venue/ show accessibility, and education resources. 
​SYNOPSIS
The political situation in England is tense: King Henry IV has died, and his son, the young King Henry V, has just assumed the throne. 
Henry’s decision to invade France trickles down to affect the common people he rules. In the Boar’s Head Tavern in Eastcheap, some of the king’s former friends—whom he rejected when he rose to the throne—prepare to leave their homes and families. Bardolph, Pistol, and Nim are common lowlifes and part-time criminals, on the opposite end of the social spectrum from their royal former companion. As they prepare for the war, they remark on the death of Falstaff, an elderly knight who was once King Henry’s closest friend.

Just before his fleet sets sail, King Henry learns of a conspiracy against his life. The three traitors working for the French beg for mercy, but Henry denies their request. He orders that the trio, which includes a former friend named Scrope, be executed. The English sail for France, where they fight their way across the country. Against incredible odds, they continue to win after conquering the town of Harfleur, where Henry gives an impassioned speech to motivate his soldiers to victory. Among the officers in King Henry’s army are men from all parts of Britain, such as Fluellen, a Welsh captain. As the English advance, Nim and Bardolph are caught looting and are hanged at King Henry’s command.

The climax of the war comes at the famous Battle of Agincourt, at which the English are outnumbered by the French five to one. The night before the battle, King Henry disguises himself as a common soldier and talks to many of the soldiers in his camp, learning who they are and what they think of the great battle in which they have been swept up. When he is by himself, he laments his ever-present responsibilities as king. In the morning, he prays to God and gives a powerful, inspiring speech to his soldiers. Miraculously, the English win the battle, and the proud French must surrender at last.
Some time later, peace negotiations are finally worked out: Henry will marry Catherine, the daughter of the French king. Henry’s son will be the king of France, and the marriage will unite the two kingdoms.

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GETTING TO THE SHOW & ABOUT YOUR VISIT
  • Nearest carpark: Brixham Central Carpark
  • Nearest Bus stop: Brixham Town Centre (3 min walk)
  • Local taxi: Ace Taxis: Phone (01803) 88 21 21
  • Do any of the seats have a restricted view?  No
  • ​Are interval refreshments available? Yes 
  • When is the interval? In approximately the middle of the show. In rehearsals, we will time this more precisely during rehearsals for you. 
  • Is there merchandise from the show available to buy? ​Printed prgrammes for the show will be available to buy for a small cost. 
  • Does the venue have a dress code? No. 
  • View a 360* video of the venue  Coming soon!
​ACCESSIBILITY​
This is a third-party venue, run by the volunteers of Brixham Theatre. We are providing as much information as is possible, but if you have additional questions about accessing the venue, please contact Brixham Theatre directly on WEBSITE,  EMAIL, or phone 01803 415987. 
  • Are there "relaxed" performances? No
  • Are booster seats available? No but extra seat cushions are. Please request one from the front of house staff if needed
  • Are there captioned or signed performances? No
  • ​Are there toilets available?​ Yes, via a lift on the ground floor. 
  • Are service dogs welcome? ​Yes
  • Is there space for wheelchairs? Yes, please contact the theatre ahead of time to reserve space.
  • What is access to the auditorium like? The auditorium is on the first floor of the building, and is accessed via both a newly refurbished lift, or stairs, from the ground floor. All toilets are on the ground floor. 
  • Are there venue staff available to help me if I have a question? Yes, any of the venue staff will be pleased to assist you. 
  • Am I able to obtain information about when to expect loud sounds or other startling activity in the show? Yes, please EMAIL us
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