Oliver Ford Davies on the Chorus | Henry V | Royal Shakespeare Company

Oliver Ford Davies discusses his portrayal of the Chorus.
Henry V plays at the Barbican, London, until 30 December 2015.
The Season will culminate in January 2016 with a major theatrical event: King and Country: Shakespeare's Great Cycle of Kings - a complete cycle of Richard II, Henry IV Parts I & II and Henry V in repertoire.

[@carlitacabrera5845]

Hi! Can anyone show me a little bit clearer in which part of the chorus is suggested by Shakespeare that war is not really such an heroic act and that there is more underneath? I need to see it in order to develop my essay. Thank you... :)

[@Zebradeen]

Too late,I know, but I think that what Chorus is suggesting is that in the 'A touch of Harry in the Night' scene, he(Harry) has an argument and discusses War. Shakespeare is subversive(ie wants to overthrow or destroy something established) and is saying that the Official History is not as simple/clear as the people involved in war will tell you. So it is that scene- Act 4 Scene 1 which Chorus refers to here.

[@christopherpinkerton5330]

Chris xxx

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Chris xxx