Henry The Fifth is a dynamic and contemporary response to Shakespeare’s history play that asks what is the difference between a king and any other man?

Written by Ignace Cornelissen, the playwright behind the Unicorn theatre’s 2012 hit A Winter’s Tale, this new play tells the story of the English monarch as he runs out of cash and worries that his neighbour’s castle is bigger than his own.

As Henry takes the decision to invade he brings about a terrible war that results in huge costs for both sides, including the castle he once dreamed of having for himself.

Suitable for children aged eight and older, Henry The Fifth takes you on a theatrical journey that makes you wonder whether getting into a fight is really worth all the mess it causes.