Thursday 18 – Saturday 20 June, Hull Truck Theatre, 01482 323638
Tickets £15.50, Concessions £3 off, Schools £8 off
Meet notorious bad boy Prince Hal as he swaps his rebellious life on the streets of London for the battlefields of France. Hal’s epic journey into adulthood leads its young audience through a life of scandal, family feuds, parties and new responsibilities, ending in glorious victory as the Prince of England becomes the brave and noble King Henry V.
The Royal Shakespeare Company continues its commitment to making live theatre for young audiences with The Famous Victories of Henry V - a 90 minute adventure condensing Henry IV Parts I and II and Henry V. Aimed at 8-13 year olds, the performance is part of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s ‘Encounters with Shakespeare’ initiative which introduces children to Shakespeare’s most exciting plays in their original language.
The Royal Shakespeare Company returns to Hull as part of its partnership with Hull Truck Theatre and local schools. Together they aim to blow away some of the myths about Shakespeare and help all of us – young and old – enjoy his fantastic plays. The production runs between Thursday 18 and Saturday 20 June at Hull Truck Theatre, and is also visiting St Mary’s College in Hull on Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 June with performances for children and the general public.
Erica Whyman, Royal Shakespeare Company’s deputy artistic director, said: “Many of us have our first encounter with Shakespeare at school and it can define our attitude to live theatre for the rest of our lives. This tour brings the thrill and excitement of these extraordinary plays right to the heart of schools, regional theatres and communities. We’re all working to ensure children and young people have vivid, accessible and memorable experiences of theatre and Shakespeare."
Jill Adamson, director of engagement and learning at Hull Truck Theatre, said: “Shakespeare is an important part of the English curriculum, but sometimes young people struggle with the complexity of the language and teachers struggle with accessible and meaningful ways to teach it. This project with the Royal Shakespeare Company combines learning with performance, making both the teaching and learning of Shakespeare lots of fun.”
