AWARD-winning theatre company Antic Disposition’s critically acclaimed production of Henry V returns for a season of special performances in nine of the most beautiful buildings around the country - including Gloucester Cathedral - from 26 March to 29 April 2016.

Presented in association with Shakespeare400, the production marks both the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death in 1616 and the centenary of the Battle of the Somme in 1916.

Set in a French military hospital in 1915, this reimagining of Henry V combines Shakespeare’s epic history play with original songs and live music inspired by the poetry of AE Housman. Performed by a talented international cast of British and French actors, the production celebrates the rich and turbulent relationship between our two nations, from the Hundred Years War to the Entente Cordiale.

Recent RADA graduate Freddie Stewart reprises his remarkable performance in the title role. Joining him in the cast are Floriane Andersen, Louis Bernard, Maurice Byrne, Marius Hesper, James Lavender, Andrew Lewis, Stephen Lloyd, James Murfitt, Dean Riley, Jake Samuels and Louise Templeton.

Antic Disposition, founded by director Ben Horslen and director/designer John Risebero, has won critical acclaim for staging visually striking productions in spectacular historic buildings. The company triumphed at the 2014 Peter Brook/Empty Space Awards, winning the Peter Brook/Equity Ensemble Award.

Henry V is directed by Ben Horslen and John Risebero, who also designs, with original songs and musical direction by Christopher Peake and lighting design by Tom Boucher.

Antic Disposition presents Henry V by William Shakespeare at Gloucester Cathedral on Wednesday, April 27 at 7.30pm. Tickets: £20 (Under 18s concessions and premium tickets also available). For tickets and more details visit www.anticdisposition.co.uk