‘Henry V’: The Making of a Monarch

Henry V (Elijah Jones) sits on his throne, while the Earl of Westmoreland (Kate Fry) stands behind him, in "Henry V." Liz Lauren

From the first performance of Shakespeare’s “Henry V” around 1599, it’s become one of his most popular plays with the English-speaking public. It remains so in modern Britain for good reason. The drama glorifies England’s military power and celebrates its triumph over France at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. It’s being presented at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater in a vibrant and exciting production with a non-traditional cast.

Henry V (Elijah Jones, C) and the ensemble cast of Shakespeare's "Henry V." Liz Lauren