Richard III by William Shakespeare
Directed by Jack King
Performances: 4TH to 8th July 2006, Bell Theatre
It is the dying days of the War of the Roses. The civil strife that has laid waste to the country is finally drawing to a close. Edward IV of the House of York sits on the throne, but after so many years of feuding and distrust how long will he stay there? Enter his Brother Richard of York, arguably the Bard’s most villainous creation, at turns cold and calculating, witty but above all a master of deception and manipulation. Here is a man determined to sit on the throne at whatever cost to those around him. Let the bloodbath begin.
Arguably Shakespeare's most villainous creation, Richard embarks on a killing spree as he plots his way to the throne of England. This should be a dark, sinister but engrossing piece of theatre where no one is quite what they appear to be.
Richard - Simon Roberts
Clarence - Mark Davies
Guard/Bishop One - Corrado Cucca
Guard/Bishop Two - Dawn Cato
Hastings - Derek Dempsey
Lady Anne - Maya Gabrielle Talbot
Queen Elizabeth - Anita Sollis
Rivers - Steve Ellis
Derby - James Hough
Buckingham - Stevie Hughes
Queen Margaret - Carole Coyne
Grey - Alex Kapila
Catesby - Tom Bucher
Murderer - Charlie Storer
King Edward - Jack King
Duchess of York - Maggie Cearns
Prince Edward - David Clements
York - Liam Sharkey
Tyrell - Jeanette Hoille
Richmond - Charlie Storer
Blunt/Messenger - Jacob Wing
Lord Mayor - Steve Ellis
Jack King Director
