RSC Live: Richard III

Young Richard of Gloucester uses the chaos of the Wars of the Roses to begin his unscrupulous climb to power in this classic Shakespearean history of a king in the throes of jealousy and murder. Despite being manifestly unfit to govern, he overcomes each obstacle in his way to seize the crown, as King Richard III. But as those around him turn against him, and as his plans begin to unravel, where else can he turn as the Lancastrian opposition returns to drag the country into battle once more and put an end to Richard’s tyrannical rule. Richard III is a savagely comic analysis of the exercise of power, reminding us of the dangers of tyranny and our duty not to let it go unchecked.

Cast

Nicholas Armfield Richmond

Micah Balfour Hastings

Oscar Batterham Rivers

Claire Benedict Duchess of York

Kirsty Bushell Elizabeth

Sophie Cartman Lady Hastings / Keeper / Citizen 3

Simon Coates Stanley

Matthew Duckett Berkley / Catesby

Will Edgerton Tyrell

Minnie Gale Margaret

Ashley D Gayle Edward IV

Conor Glean Murderer 2

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