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RICHARD III by William ShakeSpeare
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richard, Duke of Gloucester brother to the king
George, Duke of Clarence brother to the king
Sir robert brakenburyConstable of the Tower of london
William, lord hastingslord Chamberlain
lady anneWife to the murdered lancastrian
prince edward, son of henry Vi and Queen margaret
bishop of elyJohn morton, the bishop of ely
Catesbyattendant to richard
Queen elizabethWife to edward iV
earl riversbrother of Queen elizabeth
marquess of DorsetSon of Queen elizabeth by her first
marriage
lord Stanleymember of court, stepfather to
richmond
Duke of buckinghamCousin of edward iV, Clarence
and richard
Queen margaretWife of henry Vi
ratcliffe attendant to richard
king edward iVking of england
Duchess of yorkmother of edward iV, Clarence
and richard
richard, Duke of yorkSecond son of edward iV and Queen
elizabeth
ralph Fiennes
Scott handy
Tom Canton
James Garnon
Joanna Vanderham
Simon Coates
Daniel Cerqueira
aislín mcGuckin
Joseph arkley
Joshua riley
Joseph mydell
Finbar lynch
Vanessa redgrave
mark hadfield
David annen
Susan engel
benedict barkerOliver Whitehouse
Cast (in order of appearance)
prince edward First son of edward iV and Queen
elizabeth
lord mayorlord mayor of london
James Tyrrelan obedient subject
earl of richmondheir to the lancastrian throne
Sir James blunta member of richmond’s army
Supernumeraries
lukas rolfebaxter Westby
mark hadfield
David annen
Tom Canton
David annen
Osman baigJosh Collinslev levermorelucas parish
a skeleton found beneath a car park in leicester in 2012 was eventually identified as richard iii, sparking renewed
interest in the life, death and legacy of someone known most broadly as Shakespeare’s most notorious villain. it was a moment when history, literature and science intersected,
a tension that provided a foundation for this production.
The almeida’s space welcomes the audience and performers into the same room with a rare intimacy. The
opportunity to pair this space with an actor like ralph Fiennes, who emanates the muscularity and steel of
immeasurable experience, and is as known for the intensity of his work on screen, was compelling.
We are delighted to share this production of Richard III
worldwide through our first almeida live cinema broadcast with illuminations media and picturehouse entertainment,
and in encore international screenings throughout the summer.
We hope you enjoy it.
rupert Gooldartistic Director
Director’s Note
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Event slides
Pre-show
Introduction
Act One
Interval
Act Two
15 minutes
15 minutes
5 minutes
1 hour 40 minutes
20 minutes
1 hour 10 minutes
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2016/17 SEASON
RICHARD IIIBY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
THEY DRINK IT IN THE CONGOBY ADAM BRACE
OILBY ELLA HICKSON
MARY STUART BY FRIEDRICH SCHILLER A NEW ADAPTATION CREATED BY ROBERT ICKE
HAMLETBY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
ANGEL/HIGHBURY & ISLINGTONALMEIDA.CO.UK Photography by Miles Aldridge