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  • Venue Old Vic, London
  • Performance dates 26 January 2027 - 27 March 2027
  • Running time TBC
  • Age guidelines 14+

Book now for Henry V at the Old Vic, Rupert Goold’s provocative production of Shakespeare’s bombastic war play.

Henry V in London

Coming to the Old Vic as part of new Artistic Director Rupert Goold’s inaugural season is a provocative take on Shakespeare’s history play that challenges what makes a leader a legend.

Damian Lewis stars in as England’s greatest warrior-king, directed by Goold, as he leads his army into battle against seemingly insurmountable odds.

Henry V plays at the Old Vic from 26 January to 27 March 2027.

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Book your tickets for this strictly limited run of Henry V. With a star lead and a short run, early booking is recommended.

War is coming. Two nations divided by one sea.

England’s greatest warrior-king leads his army into battle against seemingly insurmountable odds. From the walls of Harfleur to the fields of Agincourt, destiny awaits.

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Performance Information

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Stars and Creatives

Damian Lewis in Henry V
Damian Lewis in Henry V

Who is in the cast of Henry V?

Henry V: Damian Lewis

Further casting to be announced at a later date.

Who are the creative team of Henry V?

  • Writer: William Shakespeare
  • Director: Rupert Goold
  • Set Designer: Miriam Buether
  • Costume Designer: Evie Gurney
  • Lighting Designer: Jack Knowles
  • Sound and Composition: Adam Cork
  • Choreographer: Hannes Langolf
  • Casting Director: Bryony Jarvis-Taylor CDG

Important Notes

Access Performances
  • Audio Described: Saturday 13 March at 2pm (Touch Tour 11.45am) and Tuesday 16 March at 7pm (Touch Tour 5pm)
  • BSL: Saturday 13 March at 2pm and Wednesday 17 March at 7pm
  • Captioned: Friday 12 March at 7pm and Saturday 13 March at 2pm
  • Relaxed: Saturday 13 March at 2pm (Touch Tour 11.45am)

Venue Information

Old Vic , Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8NB

Nearest Tube or Train: Waterloo (Jubilee line, Northern line, Bakerloo line)

Nearest Buses: 1, 68, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 501

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Frequently Asked Questions

Henry V is playing at the Old Vic in London
The running time of Henry V is TBC
The age recommendations for Henry V are: 14+
Yes, Henry V has matinee performances on the following days: Saturday
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