Henry 6
50 years of treason, murder, conspiracy and war dark and bloody are the focus of Shakespeare’s Henry 6 trilogy of plays.
Director David O’Donnell has edited the life and death struggles of the aristocrats in the brutal Wars of the Roses into a three hour domestic epic, bringing to life dozens of unforgettable characters including the boy king Henry, his Queen - Margaret of Anjou, Joan of Arc, Richard Plantagenet and his evil son (later King Richard III).
This Henry 6 will be a contemporary production, remaining true to the spirit of the plays and highlighting the relevance of Shakespeare’s themes to current global conflicts. O'Donnell has compressed the epic into a manageable performance that enlivens the history and gives great life to Shakespeare’s words and themes.
This is a unique opportunity to see a rarely performed cycle of Shakespeare’s history plays brought to life by a young, dynamic cast in a fresh and stylish production.
You can download a synopsis of the play here (58kb).
| When: | 7pm, Tue 8 - Sat 12 August |
| Where: | Te Whaea Theatre, 11 Hutchison Rd, Newtown |
| Price: | $10 / $5 / $3 (for groups of 25+) |
| Bookings: | 381 9253 (automated line) |
