This revisited trilogy directed by Michael Boyd is the first salvo in an unprecedented two-year ensemble project to stage Shakespeare's complete history cycle using one company of actors. Civil strife, bloody battles and power struggles provide the backdrop for Shakespeare's compelling depiction of a divided nation and a king in turmoil.

Henry VI Part III - The Chaos
Henry VI concedes the House of York shall inherit the crown after his death, angering his wife who fights for the House of Lancaster. Fathers kill sons, sons kill fathers. The House of York prevails and Edward IV is crowned, unaware that his brother Richard, Duke of Gloucester, is plotting his downfall.

Henry VI Parts I, II and III run in repertoire at the Courtyard Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon from 6 February - 15 March 2008.

The running time for Henry VI Part III is 3 hours and 15 minutes including an interval of 20 mins.