Considered the greatest war play ever written, Henry V is a complex and powerful exploration of leadership, courage, and the human experience of battle. Intensely patriotic while at the same time examining the morality of war, Shakespeare's tale of a young king seeking to heal his wounded land and unite his people is a play for our times.

Massively outnumbered, King Harry leads his men to victory at Agincourt, but the inner story is of Henry's growth into the role and authority of kingship. Overcoming inner doubts and uncertainties, Henry must come to terms with his youthful "wilder days" and deal with challenges to his leadership from plotting nobles, disgruntled and discontented troops, the follies of former friends and an entire nation of angry Frenchmen. After victory, Henry must confront the difficult task of creating a lasting peace and win the heart of a fair princess.