Kings of War Poster

Kings of War

90.00% | January 10, 2021 | Drama, War, History

Kings of War merges Henry V, Henry VI and Richard III into one explosive performance about leadership. In successive kings, Shakespeare sketches an image of political leaders, face to face with the ultimate responsibility for life and death in times of war. Shakespeare’s kings are political leaders who come face to face with the ultimate responsibility: they must make the life-or-death decision of whether to go to war. Shakespeare draws us into the psychology of the rulers, while also revealing the machinations of their courtiers and advisors. Kings of War lays bare the mechanisms of decision-making in times of political crisis, exposing the dichotomy between national interests and self-importance.

Featured Crew

Ivo van Hove
Stage Director
William Shakespeare
Theatre Play
Bart Van Den Eynde
Adaptation

Cast

Ramsey Nasr
Ramsey Nasr
Henry V / Richmond
Eelco Smits
Eelco Smits
Henry VI / Grey
Hans Kesting
Hans Kesting
Richard III

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