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...
by vm_admin | Jun 1, 2015 | Film, Latest News, Uncategorised
Welcome to the first of our blogs under the title ‘Henry V Throughout History’, where the aim is to reanalyse the many different versions of William Shakespeare’s historical play Henry V. “Why the sudden interest in Henry V?” you might ask, if you’ve stumbled across...
by vm_admin | May 28, 2015 | Events, History blog, Latest News, Uncategorised
If you are joining us this weekend for the Battle Of Agincourt Crafts you might need some inspiration for your banners and pennants. Knights, as recognition of their status, were allowed to create a coat of arms which would feature on banners, shield, surcoat etc....
by vm_admin | May 20, 2015 | Events, Latest News, Uncategorised
Young actors from across the South are being given the chance to audition for a part in a brand new play. The Road to Glory has been written by award-winning playwright Neil Duffield and forms part of The Berry Theatre’s commemorations of the 600th anniversary of The...
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