Henry V

Alternative title

Enrico V

Synopsis

Video recording, using a single, fixed camera, of a production inspired by Shakespeare’s Henry V, performed by Compagnia Pippo Delbono in collaboration with ERT - Emilia Romagna Teatro Fondazione. The production employed cabaret, music and dance and used a chorus of non-professional actors. Created and performed by Pippo Delbono.

Language

Italian (Standard)

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Recording date

2 Feb 2007

Credits

Director

Pippo Delbono

Cast

Gustavo Giacosa	The French
Pepe Roblebo	Friend of the King
Pippo Delbono	Henry V

Additional Details

Theatre

Swan Theatre

Theatre company

Compagnia Pippo Delbono

Production type

Stage Recordings

Plays

Henry V

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Untrained actors; Complete Works Festival (Stratford upon Avon 2006-7); Avignon Festival

Notes

History

First produced by Compagnie Pippo Delbono at Théâtre Municipal, Festival d’Avignon, Avignon, France, 26-27 July 2004. The production played at the Swan Theatre 1-3 February 2007 as part of the Complete Works Festival.

Reviews

Nuyts-Giornal, Josée. Cahiers élisabéthains 66 (2004): 75-76.

Production Company

Name

Royal Shakespeare Company

Web

https://www.rsc.org.uk External site opens in new window

Address

Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Waterside
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
CV37 6BB

Archive

Name

Shakespeare Birthplace Collections

Email

collections@shakespeare.org.uk

Web

https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/explore-shakespeare/collections/ External site opens in new window

Address

Shakespeare Centre
Henley Street
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 6QW