The Crooked Billets was formed in 2024 by actors Gareth David-Lloyd, Felix Uff and BAFTA nominated director Paul Olding. The company's first production was a short showcase run of 'After Agincourt' and 'Before Nell' as a double bill at The Tabard in West London which received an overwhelmingly positive response.
'After Agincourt' centres on Shakespeare’s braggart soldier, Pistol: bitter, drunk and alone in the Boar’s Head Tavern, seven years after the battle of Agincourt. In gritty modern vernacular, he suffers through a brutal recollection of the before, during and aftermath of the battles that took place at Harfleur and Agincourt in 1415. Simultaneously, he obliterates the familiar and heroic image of Henry V who– as the story goes–courageously rallied his troops to fame and glory.
Written by Peter Mottley
https://youtu.be/58fjiNGchjY
Reviews
A true tour de force, provoking laughter and distinct unease by turns
Venue Accessibility:Assistance Dogs WelcomeWheelchair AccessibleAccessible Toilet This is combined information – if this event is happening across multiple venues, please be aware this may not be applicable across all performances.For any queries about venue accessibility, including step free access, please contact box office. Age suitability: 14+ (Guideline)Babes in Arms policy: Under 2's are not allowed at this event.
Content Warnings:
Audience Interaction Strong Language References to Drug/Alcohol Misuse References to Mental Illness Depictions and references to Violence