Houston Shakespeare Festival presents "Henry V"

About the performance: "Honor. Duty. Valor. A young king dares to claim the French throne, setting out on a journey that will define his legacy and take his place in history. King Henry is transformed from an untested ruler to a legendary hero.

"From the gritty trenches of Agincourt to the opulence of the French courts, Henry faces impossible odds on his unwavering quest to unify his people, lead his troops to victory, and become a true leader. Shakespeare’s masterpiece of the turbulence of war, HENRY V delivers a gripping evening of theatre filled with battles, betrayal, comedy and love."

Directed by Jack Young, HSF Artistic Director

8:15 PM | Performance

7:45 PM | Bard Talk

Learn more about the play at the Wikipedia entry.

Here is the trailer for the 1989 film version starring and directed by Kenneth Branaugh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJZTlrQZMjY

Here is a story about Broadway actor and University of Houston alumnus Michael Thatcher, who returns to the Bayou City this summer to perform in the iconic title role in Henry V: https://kgmca.shorthandstories.com/university-of-houston-alum-michael-thatcher/

Houston Shakespeare Festival, the professional arm of the University of Houston’s School of Theatre & Dance, uses Shakespeare’s works to draw together our diverse community to explore our common humanity.

Produced by the UH School of Theatre & Dance and the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts.

WHERE TO MEET: We will meet at 7:15 p.m. by the picnic tables near the concession stand. Then go to the hill and set up. If you can't make it at 7:15 , we'll hold some space. Look for our location in the comments. The play begins at 8:15 p.m.

The hill is divided with the left side allowing chairs and the right reserved for blankets. We sit on the chair side, but close enough to the middle to accommodate blankets.

WHAT TO BRING:
Chair or blanket, drinks and snacks. Blankets may have the view obstructed by chairs. Adult beverages are allowed but the city prohibits glass containers in the park. (We don't check.) It's always more fun when people bring snacks to share.

Parking:
There are two main parking areas for Miller.
The Zoo lot has more spaces
Parking Lot F
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The Centennial Gardens Lot has easier exits after the show
Parking Lot C
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More about the Miller Season:
Miller Theatre Website