
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.
Rating
8.0/10
Release Date
2022-09-28
Runtime
200 minutes
Status
Released
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
Videos
Production Companies

Royal Shakespeare Company
Trafalgar Releasing