Henry V at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre

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Henry V

Grosvenor Park, Chester
26 July-25 August 2019

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Henry V at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre
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During his quest to win the French crown, warrior King Henry and his band of brothers triumph at the Battle of Agincourt. An exploration of Britain’s relationship with its European neighbours – has there ever been a more relevant time to tell this story?

Established in 2010, Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre is one of the UK’s best-loved open-air theatres and regularly plays to sold-out audiences across the summer. The theatre is produced by Storyhouse, Chester’s award-winning cultural centre.

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