
National Theatre Live: Henry V
Drama
Overview
Fresh to the throne, King Henry V launches England into a bloody war with France. When his campaign encounters resistance, this inexperienced new ruler must prove he is fit to guide a country into war.
Top Cast


Kit Harington
Kit Harington
Henry
Kit Harington
Henry


Jude Akuwudike
Jude Akuwudike
King of France / Archbishop of Canterbury / Sir Thomas Erpingham
Jude Akuwudike
King of France / Archbishop of Canterbury / Sir Thomas Erpingham


Olivier Huband
Olivier Huband
The Dauphin / Ely
Olivier Huband
The Dauphin / Ely


Kate Duchêne
Kate Duchêne
Exeter / Constable of France
Kate Duchêne
Exeter / Constable of France


Danny Kirrane
Danny Kirrane
Pistol / Westmoreland
Danny Kirrane
Pistol / Westmoreland


Diany Samba-Bandza
Diany Samba-Bandza
Katherine / Gower
Diany Samba-Bandza
Katherine / Gower


Claire-Louise Cordwell
Claire-Louise Cordwell
Bardolph / Bates / French Soldier
Claire-Louise Cordwell
Bardolph / Bates / French Soldier
Seumas Begg
Seumas Begg
Jamy / Grey / Gloucester / Tenor
Seumas Begg
Jamy / Grey / Gloucester / Tenor


Melissa Johns
Melissa Johns
Mistress Quickly / Williams / MacMorris
Melissa Johns
Mistress Quickly / Williams / MacMorris
David Judge
David Judge
Mountjoy / Nym
David Judge
Mountjoy / Nym
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