Antic Disposition's Henry V - casting announced
Preview by Lizzie Guilfoyle
RECENT RADA graduate Freddie Stewart (pictured) has been cast in the title role in Shakespeare’s Henry V. A site specific production that marks award-winning Antic Disposition’s 10th anniversary, it will be staged in London’s ancient Temple Church from Monday, August 24 to Saturday, September 5, 2015.
Freddie Stewart already has several theatre, television and film credits to his name, most recently playing Cassio in Othello at Shakespeare’s Globe.
The rest of the joint British/French cast are Floriane Andersen, Maurice Byrne, Marius Hesper, Andrew Hodges, Alex Hooper, Victor Klein, Mark Middleton, James Murfitt, Dean Riley, Louise Templeton and Geoffrey Towers.
Set in a French military hospital in 1915, Henry V marks both the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt and the ongoing centenary of the First World War. Using fast-paced storytelling, original songs and live music, the uplifting production celebrates the rich and turbulent relationship between Britain and France, from the Hundred Years War to the Entente Cordiale.
Before arriving in London, Henry V will also be performed in 10 open-air locations in France – one of only a handful of productions of the play ever to be performed in the country.
Henry V is directed by Ben Horslen and John Risebero, who also designs, with songs and musical direction by Christopher Peake, additional music by James Burrows and lighting design by Tom Boucher.
Tickets: £20 – £40. To book, call the box office on 0333 666 3366 or visit www.anticdisposition.co.uk/.
Times: Monday to Saturday at 7.45pm; Saturday matinees at 3pm.
Antic Disposition are also presenting A Christmas Carol in Middle Temple Hall as part of their 10th anniversary year celebrations.