Shakespeare: Henry V (age 9 to 12)

Shakespeare: Henry V Henry IV is dead and Hal is the young and newly crowned king, impatient to assert control over the people of England. With England in a state of unrest, he must leave his rebellious youth behind, striving to gain the respect of his nobility and people. Laying claim to parts of France and following a humiliating gift from the French Dauphin, Henry’s bruised ego leads him to double down on a military invasion abroad that he hopes will unite his country. But at what devastating cost? “The game's afoot: 
Follow your spirit, and upon this charge 
Cry ‘God for Harry, England, and Saint George!’” These practical and playful sessions explore Shakespeare’s timeless works. Running the gamut of human experience from tragic to comic, you’ll get to perform speeches and scenes, explore stories and history, and discuss the profound questions posed by a writer who might just be both the greatest and most popular of all time. Sessions are taught by professional actor Charlie Sturgeon, 2018 MA Acting (Classical) graduate of the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama, leading man of the Australian Shakespeare Company 2013-17 and of course host of our own improv and chatterbox courses.