HENRY V, directed by Edward Hall, previews at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon from Thursday, August 24.

The last in the season's series of history plays sees Hal, now Henry V, becoming one of the greatest warrior statesmen in England's history.

He is put to the test both at home and on the battlefields of France.

Director Hall returns to the RSC for the first time since his last production of The Two Gentlemen of Verona.

Rising young classical actor William Houston plays Henry and the cast also includes David Acton, Sam Cox, Alexis Daniel, Nicholas Khan and Josh Richards.