THE Festival Players recall England's power struggle with France when the roving theatre group stages an open-air version of Shakespeare's Henry V, at Leighton Hall.

Giving the Bard's stirring piece a 21st Century revamp, the players perform at the picturesque Carnforth venue on Friday and Saturday, August 3/4 (7.30pm).

Tickets are available from the hall

on 01524-734474 or Kendal and Lancaster tourist information centres, price £ 10/concessions £7.