Henry VI, Part 1New versions of Shakespeares history plays from director and translator Douglas Langworthy. In his three Henry VI plays, Shakespeare tackles the infamous Wars of the Roses and the fall of the House of Lancaster. In this translation of Henry VI, Part 1, Douglas Langworthy explores the initial unrest as a young Henry VI becomes king. Langworthys translation takes a deep dive into the language of Shakespeare. With a fine tooth comb, he updates passages