RSC Live: Richard III
Synopsis
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.
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RSC Richard III | Theatrical Trailer | In Cinemas 28 September 2022Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-12
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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
Ben Hall
Clarence
Arthur Hughes
Richard III
Olivia Onyehara
Dorset / Citizen 2
Thom Petty
Ratcliffe
Joeravar Sangha
Murderer 1
Eloise Secker
Mistress Shore / Citizen 1
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregory Doran
- Original Score
- Paul Englishby
- Original Title
- RSC Live: Richard III
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 20m
- Production Studios
- Royal Shakespeare Company, Trafalgar Releasing
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregory Doran
Paul Englishby
Department Leadership Roster
Gregory Doran
Director
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What is RSC Live: Richard III about?
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.
Who directed RSC Live: Richard III?
RSC Live: Richard III was directed by Gregory Doran.
Who stars in RSC Live: Richard III?
The principal cast of RSC Live: Richard III includes Nicholas Armfield, Micah Balfour, Oscar Batterham, Claire Benedict, Kirsty Bushell.
When was RSC Live: Richard III released and how long is it?
RSC Live: Richard III was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 3h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for RSC Live: Richard III?
The original motion picture soundtrack for RSC Live: Richard III was composed by Paul Englishby.