Richard II - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
Synopsis
Ruling by divine right, but himself ruled by caprice, King Richard exiles Henry Bolingbroke and seizes his father’s vast estates. While Richard is distracted by a rebellion in Ireland, Bolingbroke returns to England, intent on recovering his rightful property and, with the support of his disgruntled peers, perhaps seizing the crown itself.
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Charles Edwards
Richard II
David Sturzaker
Henry Bolingbroke
William Gaunt
John of Gaunt
Anneika Rose
Queen Isabel
William Chubb
Duke of York
Angus Imrie
Bagot/The Groom
Oliver Boot
Mowbray/Welsh Captain/Carlisle
Graham Butler
Aumerle
Henry Everett
Salsbury/Keeper
Jonny Glynn
Northumberland
Greg Haiste
Bushy/Abbot/Servant
Sarah Woodward
Duchess of York
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Godwin
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Title
- Richard II - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Production Studios
- Shakespeare's Globe
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Godwin
William Shakespeare
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Godwin
Director
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What is Richard II - Live at Shakespeare's Globe about?
Ruling by divine right, but himself ruled by caprice, King Richard exiles Henry Bolingbroke and seizes his father’s vast estates. While Richard is distracted by a rebellion in Ireland, Bolingbroke returns to England, intent on recovering his rightful property and, with the support of his disgruntled peers, perhaps seizing the crown itself.
Who directed Richard II - Live at Shakespeare's Globe?
Richard II - Live at Shakespeare's Globe was directed by Simon Godwin.
Who stars in Richard II - Live at Shakespeare's Globe?
The principal cast of Richard II - Live at Shakespeare's Globe includes Charles Edwards, David Sturzaker, William Gaunt, Anneika Rose, William Chubb.
When was Richard II - Live at Shakespeare's Globe released and how long is it?
Richard II - Live at Shakespeare's Globe was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 28m.