Agincourt

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Event Agincourt
Venue ACMI Gallery 3, Melbourne, VIC
First Date 17 June 2025
Last Date 1 February 2026
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description A group of workers at a factory re-enact The Battle of Agincourt in cardboard suits of armour. King Henry rallies his troops with an inspirational speech as they face an overwhelming French army. When the French messenger offers ransom The King rejects the bargain and the battle ensues in a flurry of cardboard. And death. But mostly cardboard.
Description Source Production Company
Primary Genre Other
Secondary Genre Film
Exhibition
Disability organisation
Disability-led ensemble
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Grace Kenny Actor
Simon Laherty Actor
Sarah Mainwaring Actor
Scott Price Actor
Elwyn Reid Actor
Brian Tilley Actor
Jess Walker Actor
Sheshtin Honey Composer
Ross Koger Design Consultant Cardboard Design and Construction
Bruce Gladwin Director
Rhian Hinkley Editor
Bruce Gladwin Executive Producer
Tim Stitz Executive Producer
Rhian Hinkley Photographer
William Shakespeare Playwright
Alice Fleming Producer
David Miller Producer
Nikki Watson Producer
Zohie Castellano Production Designer
Bruce Gladwin Screenwriter
Resources
Works
Text Nationality England
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information Back to Back Theatre's Agincourt is an ACMI Commission, generously supported by Rachel Griffiths and Andrew Taylor. The gallery features immersive sensory elements including seating with embedded speakers that produce vibrations, wall surfaces designed to be touched and movable furniture that can be arranged to suit needs.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Web https://backtobacktheatre.com/projects/major-works/
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 212197