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Shakespeare: Henry VI Parts I-III
Shakespeare: Henry VI Parts I-III

Mark Quartley (King Henry VI); Christopher Middleton (Duke of Gloucester); Minnie Gale (Queen Margaret); Oliver Alvin-Wilson (York); Ashley D Gayle (Edward, his son); Mark Hadfield (Bishop of Winchester); Peter Moreton (Salisbury); Nicholas Karimi (Warwick); James Wilkes (Charles, Dauphin of France); James Cooney (Alençon); Lucy Benjamin (Eleanor, Duchess of Gloucester); Arthur Hughes (Richard, Duke of York)

Experience the thrill of rebellion, the brutality of battle, and ambition without boundaries in Shakespeare’s epic trilogy about one of the most turbulent periods in English history. This box set trilogy, available together for the first time on DVD, includes:

Henry VI: Part One Filmed as a rehearsal run through performance during the Covid 19 pandemic, Henry VI: Part One introduces us to a young and reclusive Henry, who is proclaimed King of England after the death of his father, Henry V. Directed by Gregory Doran and Owen Horsley.

Henry VI: Rebellion: As fighting and division in the corridors of power continues, and Henry’s hold on the English throne wavers, ordinary men and women start to speak out. But as the people rise in protest, who is behind their rebellion? Directed by Owen Horsley.

Henry VI: Wars of the Roses: In this thrilling climax, the tussle for the English crown escalates to the battlefield as the families of Lancaster and York drench their brutal conflict in sweat and blood. Directed by Owen Horsley.

DVD

Genre: Theatre
Release Date: 01/05/2023
Sound Formats:
Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic
Subtitles: EN
Catalogue Number: OA1365BD
Artist(s):
Mark Quartley; Christopher Middleton; Minnie Gale; Oliver Alvin-Wilson; Ashley D Gayle; Mark Hadfield; Peter Moreton; Nicholas Karimi; James Wilkes; James Cooney; Lucy Benjamin; Arthur Hughes
"thrilling games of thrones" (The Guardian ★★★★★)

"a bloody, unruly triumph" (The Daily Mail ★★★★)

"... powerful and well-measured performances across the board from a necessarily high-energy cast - and impressive production values further recommending the shows..." (Midlands Whats On ★★★★★)

"... these are craftsmanlike versions of Shakespeare's interpretation of history, told with vigour and verve" (WhatsOn Stage ★★★★)

"... this clear and compelling adaptation of Henry VI feels intelligent, not gimmicky " (The Telegraph ★★★★)

Mark Quartley (King Henry VI); Christopher Middleton (Duke of Gloucester); Minnie Gale (Queen Margaret); Oliver Alvin-Wilson (York); Ashley D Gayle (Edward, his son); Mark Hadfield (Bishop of Winchester); Peter Moreton (Salisbury); Nicholas Karimi (Warwick); James Wilkes (Charles, Dauphin of France); James Cooney (Alençon); Lucy Benjamin (Eleanor, Duchess of Gloucester); Arthur Hughes (Richard, Duke of York)

Experience the thrill of rebellion, the brutality of battle, and ambition without boundaries in Shakespeare’s epic trilogy about one of the most turbulent periods in English history. This box set trilogy, available together for the first time on DVD, includes:

Henry VI: Part One Filmed as a rehearsal run through performance during the Covid 19 pandemic, Henry VI: Part One introduces us to a young and reclusive Henry, who is proclaimed King of England after the death of his father, Henry V. Directed by Gregory Doran and Owen Horsley.

Henry VI: Rebellion: As fighting and division in the corridors of power continues, and Henry’s hold on the English throne wavers, ordinary men and women start to speak out. But as the people rise in protest, who is behind their rebellion? Directed by Owen Horsley.

Henry VI: Wars of the Roses: In this thrilling climax, the tussle for the English crown escalates to the battlefield as the families of Lancaster and York drench their brutal conflict in sweat and blood. Directed by Owen Horsley.

DVD

Genre: Theatre
Release Date: 01/05/2023
Sound Formats:
Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic
Subtitles: EN
Catalogue Number: OA1365BD

Artist(s):
Mark Quartley; Christopher Middleton; Minnie Gale; Oliver Alvin-Wilson; Ashley D Gayle; Mark Hadfield; Peter Moreton; Nicholas Karimi; James Wilkes; James Cooney; Lucy Benjamin; Arthur Hughes

"thrilling games of thrones" (The Guardian ★★★★★)

"a bloody, unruly triumph" (The Daily Mail ★★★★)

"... powerful and well-measured performances across the board from a necessarily high-energy cast - and impressive production values further recommending the shows..." (Midlands Whats On ★★★★★)

"... these are craftsmanlike versions of Shakespeare's interpretation of history, told with vigour and verve" (WhatsOn Stage ★★★★)

"... this clear and compelling adaptation of Henry VI feels intelligent, not gimmicky " (The Telegraph ★★★★)