The Globe Theatre’s finest returned to the Theatre Royal Bath with an engrossing performance of Henry VI: Harry the Sixth on Tuesday evening.

The renowned theatre company are touring the country with William Shakespeare’s divided historical dramas, Harry the Sixth, The Houses of York & Lancaster and The True Tragedy of The Duke of York, with all three being performed in Bath this week.

Nick Bagnall’s production began with the kingdom mourning the death of the great Henry V, revered for uniting England and conquering France. One of the highlights of the flawless production was Beatriz Romilly as the Yorkshire-accented Joan of Arc. She dazzles in the iconic role and her multiple other parts.

The near full audience did have to keep their wits about them because the small cast took on numerous roles, which at times did get a little confusing.

Harry VI boasted a really eye-catching set which included large metal towers with atmospheric steam being pumped out above them.

This was complemented by the cast members banging drums and singing bewitching songs at pivotal points in the narrative.

There was also a huge throne, home to Graham Butler’s Henry for much of the performance.

His role was somewhat understated as the king doesn’t say anything until near the end of the first act.

After the interval, though, the growing confidence of Henry as a protagonist allowed Butler to stretch his acting muscles, effortlessly conveying warmth, naivety and humour.