by vm_admin | Jun 22, 2015 | Film, History blog, Latest News, Uncategorised
As we continue our journey through the history of William Shakespeare’s Henry V, we come to one of the biggest debates surrounding the play: The representation of war. This is, arguably, the defining theme of the play. The march to war – is it right? Is it just?...
by vm_admin | Jun 16, 2015 | Events, Latest News, Uncategorised
Pupils at St Swithun’s School in Winchester received lessons in a rather punchy subject last week – Stage Combat. Working with the Creative Team from The Berry Theatre in Hedge End, students from the whole school (YRs 7 to 12) watched a series of thrilling stage...
by vm_admin | Jun 15, 2015 | Film, Latest News, Uncategorised
As our quest to chart the cultural history of William Shakespeare’s Henry V continues, we come to the first cinematic adaptation. The Bard’s Henry V history play made its big screen debut in 1944 – intended as a morale-booster for the British during World War II...
by vm_admin | Jun 8, 2015 | Film, History blog, Uncategorised
As mentioned in our introductory blog post, Henry V Throughout History will see us journeying through time on a weekly basis to see how William Shakespeare’s iconic history play Henry V has been adapted and staged in the centuries since the Bard wrote it. This is part...
by vm_admin | Jun 8, 2015 | Latest News, Uncategorised
Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more… Shakespeare’s immortal words from Henry V echoed around the hall of the Greyladyes Arts Foundation (GAF) in Old Bursledon at the weekend as children and adults prepared for battle in a craft workshop, commemorating...
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