’It’s a brilliant platform for theatre’ Kit Harington on Henry V | National Theatre Live

Kit Harington (Game of Thrones) plays the title role in Shakespeare’s thrilling study of nationalism, war and the psychology of power. In cinemas from 21 April 2022, find your nearest venue: --- Fresh to the throne, King Henry V launches England into a bloody war with France. When his campaign encounters resistance, this inexperienced new ruler must prove he is fit to guide a country into war. Directed by Max Webster (Life of Pi), this exciting modern production explores what it means to be English and our relationship to Europe, asking: do we ever get the leaders we deserve? Captured live from the Donmar Warehouse in London. -- Subscribe on YouTube: Sign up to our monthly newsletter: National Theatre TikTok: @nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: National Theatre Facebook: