Propeller Presents POCKET HENRY V, On UK Tour

Propeller's 60-minute version of Shakespeare's Henry V will begin its UK tour at the Bonington Theatre, Nottingham, touring to schools, theatres and other venues around the country.

Pocket Henry V is part of Propeller's Pocket Propeller initiative, which started in 2009 with the international success of Pocket Dream - a 60-minute version of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Other Pocket Propeller shows include Pocket Comedy (2012, a version of The Comedy of Errors) and Pocket Merchant (2013, The Merchant of Venice).

Pocket Henry V tells the heroic tale of England's greatest warrior. Watch how Henry V prepares to lead England into battle against a mighty French opponent with his band of brave, loyal brothers. Sharp English weapons combine with Shakespeare's noble words to bring our history to life in this pocket-sized show for young audiences. In a world where loyalty and courage are put to the test, Will Henry V and England prevail and win the day?

Propeller's full-scale version of Henry V completed a national and international tour in 2011/12, to critical and popular acclaim. The Pocket production will also visit Aylsham, Tonbridge, Abingdon, Margate, Folkestone, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Kendal, Stoke-on-Trent, Warwick, Wimbledon, Salisbury, Exeter and Lyme Regis.

Pocket Henry V is directed by Edward Hall and designed by Michael Pavelka.

Pocket Propeller is the ideal introduction not only to Shakespeare, but also to the thrill and excitement of theatre. It aims to deliver a first class theatrical experience in a compact but uncompromised 60 minutes. The ensemble creates a relaxed and engaging atmosphere in which to enjoy the performance, as well encouraging the audience to give a frank and uninhibited response in an open talkback session afterwards.

Meanwhile, the national tour of Propeller's hugely successful productions of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream continues and rehearsals are about to commence for The Comedy of Errors, which will tour with A Midsummer Night's Dream from January 2014.

A free Pocket Henry V education pack is available to download at: www.propeller.org.uk