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Making King Henry V

Synopsis

This film documents the journey of Salt House Theatre Company Artistic Director's attempt to adapt Shakespeare's Henry V into a One Act play with 9 actors and minimal props. The two year journey begins with a pitch to the Sydney College of Divinity to back the production, followed by script assessment and editing with the assistance of well known Australian Shakespearean directors. Then come the cast auditioning 5 months out from the production, and only 2 1/2 weeks of rehearsal. Can the necessary direction take place and cast members bond in such a short period of time. It all comes down to the performance on August 16th, followed by a review from the Sydney College of Divinity. If successful Salt House Theatre Company will have successfully developed a unique form of theatre.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
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Original Title
Making King Henry V
Country of Origin
Australia
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
Unknown

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Frequently Asked Questions About Making King Henry V

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Making King Henry V about?

This film documents the journey of Salt House Theatre Company Artistic Director's attempt to adapt Shakespeare's Henry V into a One Act play with 9 actors and minimal props. The two year journey begins with a pitch to the Sydney College of Divinity to back the production, followed by script assessment and editing with the assistance of well known Australian Shakespearean directors. Then come the cast auditioning 5 months out from the production, and only 2 1/2 weeks of rehearsal. Can the necessary direction take place and cast members bond in such a short period of time. It all comes down to the performance on August 16th, followed by a review from the Sydney College of Divinity. If successful Salt House Theatre Company will have successfully developed a unique form of theatre.

Who directed Making King Henry V?

Making King Henry V was directed by Not specified.

Who stars in Making King Henry V?

The principal cast of Making King Henry V includes Ryan Bates, Jordan Blake-Blundell, Josephine Bloom, Steven Scot Bono, Gabrielle Brooks.

When was Making King Henry V released and how long is it?

Making King Henry V was released in 2019 with a total runtime of Unknown.