On Sunday night, the cast and crew of Leeton's upcoming production of Shakespeare's Henry V gathered together at the Roxy Theatre for the first time.

The night was an informal opportunity for everyone connected to the production from cast, designers and the creative team to finance, support and governance to celebrate the production moving forward.

There was a real buzz in the air as people arrived to the rousing drum beat of the production theme music and walked through the doors to be enveloped in the magic of the theatre.

For some, it was the first time they had taken in the full power of the theatre and they were able to reflect on the fact they will be the last acting company to tread the old boards.

Henry V will be the Roxy's grand finale before redevelopment work begins.

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Production principle, director and lead actor, Jake Speer, gave a welcome speech and thanked everyone for their trust and courage in being part of the project.

"Tonight is the first step in a long journey, the legacy of which, I hope, outlives us all and ushers in a new era of artistic excellence standing on the shoulders of all those who came before," he said.

"This night is a milestone that marks us all becoming a part of the long lineage of actors, craftsmen, administrators and privy councillors who, in the almost half a millennium since its very first performance, have breathed life into this play.

"This play is about more than just kings and queens or swords and battles and pretty speeches.

"It is a play about courage, destiny, transformation, community, love and leadership.

"All things as relevant and pressing to us now as they have ever been."

Attended by mayor Paul Maytom, Leeton Shire Council general manager Jackie Kruger and all the cast and their families, the night also included a special presentation by the production's set and costume designer Simon Greer - an industry specialist based at the Ensemble Theatre in Sydney.

There was an audible gasp as his spectacular designs were revealed on the big screen, with exciting modifications to the stage area planned to accommodate the ambitious production aesthetic.

Specialist lighting designer Jasmine Rizk also attended to do her first site visit and take specs for her design plans.

Roxy redevelopment chairman and Henry V executive producer, Katherine Herrmann provided a presentation about redevelopment plans.

She unveiled a visionary and transformative project involving collaboration with leading national cultural institutions for when the Roxy reopens and for which Henry V will be the proof of concept.

More inside information about the cast and crew will soon be revealed.