The Chorus tells of England’s preparations for war and HENRY’s army sails for France. After EXETER’s diplomacy is rebuffed by the FRENCH KING, HENRY lays a heavy siege and captures Harfleur.

The Hot Springs Village Players took a bold and invigorating step into the world of classical theatre June 27-29, with their ...

Those who maintain that Britain is not a European country because it’s an island nation should reflect on how deeply ...

Chicago Shakespeare Theater brings one of the bard's most famous war histories into modern times with a rock 'n' roll soundtrack and powerhouse performance by newcomer Elijah Jones in the lead ...

In “Henry V” it is the Archbishop of Canterbury who outlines the English claim to the throne of France that is the pretext for invasion.

From Shakespeare’s repertoire of famous history plays comes the story of two kingdoms, a young king, and an epic battle within the Hundred Years’ War. In early 15th century England, Henry V ...

Review: HENRY V at Chicago Shakespeare Theater Shakespeare's most poetic and provocative war drama runs through October 6.

Rulers long have known that prosecuting a war against a foreign enemy is a helpful way of shifting focus from domestic strife. That’s one way of looking at this play.

Win or lose Friday's men's soccer final, Thierry Henry is convinced the Paris Olympics have been a triumph for France.

Save guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account. England was at war with France during Henry’s reign. In an effort to end the conflict between the two nations ...