Henry VI
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An England divided under a weak leader spirals from political unrest to all-out civil war. Allegiances are sworn and murderous factions fight for power, but with only one crown for the taking, who will be left standing to lead the country?
Experience the Wars of the Roses like never before in this dynamic production which sees Shakespeare’s Henry VI condensed into one epic event.
Were I a man, a duke, and next of blood,
I would remove these tedious stumbling blocks
And smooth my way upon their headless necks.
— Henry VI Part 2, Act I, scene 2
Tickets
Standing tickets (fixed position): £10
Seated tickets from £20
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Running time: approximately 3 hours 15 minutes, including two intervals
This show contains brutal portrayals of war, violence and murder
Part of the Playhouse Season 2019 /20
Photography credit: Johan Persson
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