Kings of War (2021)
Kings of War combines Henry V, Henry VI and Richard III into a single, explosive play about leadership.
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.
Cast
- Ramsey Nasr - Henry V / Richmond
- Eelco Smits - Henry VI / Grey
- Hans Kesting - Richard III
Screenplay
- William Shakespeare (Theatre Play)
- Bart Van Den Eynde (Adaptation)
- Peter van Kraaij (Adaptation)
Keywords
british history, shakespeare in modern dress, live theatre
Trailer
Kings of War TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Kings of War about?
- 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.
- Who stars in Kings of War?
- Kings of War stars Ramsey Nasr, Eelco Smits, Hans Kesting.
- How long is Kings of War?
- Kings of War has a runtime of 4h 30m (270 minutes).
- What genre is Kings of War?
- Kings of War is a Drama, War, History film.