Henry V

Introduction.- About the Text.- Key Facts.- The Life of Henry the Fifth.- Textual Notes.- Synopses of the two parts of Henry IV.- Scene-by-scene Analysis.- Henry V in Performance: the RSC and Beyond.- Four Centuries of Henry V: An Overview.- At the RSC.- The Director's Cut: Interviews with Kenneth Branagh, Nicholas Hytner, Ed Hall, Michael Boyd.- Shakespeare's Career in the Theatre.- Shakespeare's Works: a Chronology.- Kings and Queens of England: from the History Plays to Shakespeare's Lifetime.- The History behind the Histories: A Chronology.- Further Reading and Viewing.- References.- Acknowledgements and Picture Credits