William Shakespeare's work has been known for many years. His unique style of old English writing is popular among the theatre community. Workshops are often held for actors to learn how to perform his complex and wordy stories.
Some of his famous pieces include *Macbeth*, *Romeo and Juliet*, and *King Henry V*. *King Henry V* is set in England in the early fifteenth century. It is filled with political tension, battles, rebellion, and romance.
Windsor, Ontario’s theatre company, The Edge Productions, decided to do a bit of a different take on *King Henry V*: an all-female cast! Eight talented actresses took on multiple roles in this two-hour and 15-minute play. The women commanded the stage with every single one of their characters. Shakespeare is definitely not the easiest theatre to take on, but all of the women did a marvelous job. They all stood tall, stood their ground, and had a very empowering performance.
Robin Luckwaldt was the only actress who played one role: King Henry V. She spoke with confidence as she was a leader on the stage. Robin had monologue upon monologue of Shakespeare to memorize, and she nailed every single word.
Something that the cast of *King Henry V* is doing that I personally think is absolutely amazing is that they are going on tour! They opened here in Windsor for three performances, then they hit the road to a few other venues in Ontario for one-night-only shows. You could tell all of the actresses loved bringing an all-female version of the show to life, and the fact that they are on tour is great! When you are involved with community theatre, you are accustomed to performing in the same venues over and over again. I am sure the cast and crew will have a blast on the road as they explore new audiences, cities, and stages.
I hope that this cast works together again in the future and brings more all-female productions to Windsor and other cities. They all showcased women empowerment, and that is very important! Show dates for their traveling tour are listed below if you happen to be in the area or want to go for a road trip.
Cast:
Robin Luckwaldt as *King Henry V*
Aine Donnelly as Fluellen, Grey, and Alice
Celeste Maria Fiallos as Pistol, Scroop, and Orleans
Marina Gomes as Gower, Cambridge, French Soldier/Mr. Fer
Arielle Zamora as Exeter, French Governor, and Bates
Olivia Ridpath as Westmoreland, Katherine, Constable, and Boy
Rebecca Lashmar as Dauphin, Burgundy, and Williams
Janine Marley as Montjoy, French Ambassador, Herald, and King of France.
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