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King And Country Tetralogy: Henry V

Date: Nov 26 - 2 pm

Venue: Experimental Theatre, Guangzhou Opera House

Price: 160 yuan

Soon after his accession, King Henry V considers making a claim to rule France as well as England. While debating the justness of his claim, he receives an insulting 'gift' of tennis balls from the French Dauphin and is spurred on to invade France. The King's former companions from Eastcheap hear of the death of Sir John Falstaff. They set out to join Henry's army. Henry's soldiers take the town of Harfleur. While King Charles of France rouses his supporters, his daughter Katherine begins to learn English. The English soldiers - disheartened by sickness and foul weather - make their way toward Calais. On the eve of the battle, Henry tours the camp in disguise and considers the responsibilities of kingship. In the French camp, confidence is high. As battle begins, Henry rallies his troops and places them all in God's hands. An English victory is confirmed, with miraculously small losses. The battle is named for the castle that stands nearby - Agincourt. Henry woos and wins Princess Katherine to ensure the linking of the two countries through marriage.

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