The Tragedy of King Richard II
Synopsis
The Tragedy of King Richard II, by William Shakespeare. The actions and repercussions of a proud King, whose vanity and selfishness lead to his downfall.
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Ian McKellen
King Richard II
Timothy West
Henry Bolingbroke
Robert Eddison
Duke of York
Paul Hardwick
John of Gaunt
Peggy Thorpe-Bates
Duchess of York
Trevor Martin
Earl of Northumberland
Andrew Crawford
Bishop of Carlisle
James Laurenson
Sir Pierce of Exton
Lucy Fleming
Queen Isabella
Charmian Eyre
Duchess of Gloucester / Lady-in-waiting
Terence Wilton
Duke of Aumerle
Stephen Greif
Thomas Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk / Welsh Captain
David Calder
Lord Ross / Groom
Michael Spice
Lord Willoughby
Richard Morant
Earl of Salisbury
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Toby Robertson, Richard Cottrell
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Title
- The Tragedy of King Richard II
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- BBC, Prospect Theatre Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Toby Robertson, Richard Cottrell
William Shakespeare
Mark Shivas
Department Leadership Roster
Toby Robertson
Director
Mark Shivas
Producer
Tony Abbott
Production Design
Richard Cottrell
Director
Juanita Waterson
Costume Design
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What is The Tragedy of King Richard II about?
The Tragedy of King Richard II, by William Shakespeare. The actions and repercussions of a proud King, whose vanity and selfishness lead to his downfall.
Who directed The Tragedy of King Richard II?
The Tragedy of King Richard II was directed by Toby Robertson, Richard Cottrell.
Who stars in The Tragedy of King Richard II?
The principal cast of The Tragedy of King Richard II includes Ian McKellen, Timothy West, Robert Eddison, Paul Hardwick, Peggy Thorpe-Bates.
When was The Tragedy of King Richard II released and how long is it?
The Tragedy of King Richard II was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.