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[title]Bell Shakespeare is kicking off its 35th anniversary season for 2025 with Marion Potts' ★★★★ production that features "a lot to praise". In mid May, a stunning contemporary retelling of one of the most famous war plays of all time, Henry 5, will show at the Arts Centre Melbourne.
Celebrated theatre maker and former Associate Artistic Director of Bell Shakespeare Marion Potts (Othello, Hamlet) is returning to the company for the first time in 15 years to direct this all-new production starring newcomer JK Kazzi in his highly anticipated mainstage theatre debut, with Melbourne-based composer Jethro Woodward joining an esteemed creative team.
Follow young Prince Hal as he leaves his wayward adolescence behind and assumes the mantle of kingship. Following an insult by the French prince, King Henry launches England into a war with France to claim the throne he believes is rightfully his and, against all odds, he leads his troops from despair to climactic victory at the Battle of Agincourt. King Henry is hailed as a warrior and a hero – but at what cost?
The Melbourne season will run from May 11 to May 25 at the Arts Centre Melbourne. You can learn more and book tickets over here.