Henry V
- Synopsis
- National Theatre recording on a single, fixed camera of the modern-dress production of Henry V directed by Nicholas Hynter and designed by Tim Hatley.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Video
- Technical information
- Colour / Sound
- Recording date
- 10 May 2003
- Duration
- 180 (incl. 20min interval)
Credits
- Director
- Nicholas Hytner
- Writer
- William Shakespeare
- Music
- Simon Webb
- Production Design
- Tim Hatley
- Cast
Additional Details
- Theatre
- Olivier Theatre, National Theatre
- Theatre company
- National Theatre Company
- Production type
- Stage Recordings
- Historical period
- Contemporary
- Plays
- Henry V
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Colourblind casting
- Related items
- Henry V
- Henry V
Notes
- Notes
- A transcript of the NT Platform conversation, in which Daniel Rosenthal talks to director Nicholas Hynter about the directorial decisions behind the production can be read by visiting http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/?lid=16746.
Jane Edwardes, Mark Shenton and Carole Woddis offer differing opinions on the production. Dominic Cavendish hosts an interview which took place 16 May 2003. The discussion (catalogued separately) can be listened to on http://www.theatrevoice.com (accessed 5/2007). - General
- Many believed the production, Hynter’s first as Director of the National Theatre, to be a response to Britain’s involvement in the war in Iraq.
- History
- Opening night 6 May 2003. Matinee performance recorded.
Production Company
- Name
National Theatre
Archive
- Name
National Theatre Archive
- Contact
- Archivist
- http://catalogue.nationaltheatre.org.uk/CalmView/ContactUsForm.aspx
- Web
- https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/about-the-national-theatre/archive External site opens in new window
- Phone
- +44 (0) 20 7452 3135
- Address
- NT Studio
83-101 The Cut
London
SE1 8LL
UK
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Henry V". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av36985 (Accessed 03 Oct 2024)