About the Show

Meet Richard: the man, the myth, the monster. A new production of Shakespeare’s Richard III unfolds in the Globe Theatre this summer, with Artistic Director Michelle Terry in the title role.

Richard can taste the throne but before he can place the English crown on his own head, he must first set in motion a series of villainous events that threaten the lives of everyone around him.

Imagine a world in which self-serving ambition is audaciously paraded and pursued, and murderous crimes are committed and confessed with irresistible charm, charisma and impunity. Who can stop this pathological narcissist before the whole country is deceived and destroyed?

Following 2023’s ★★★★ ‘riveting’ (The Telegraph) A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Elle While returns to direct.

‘Alack I love myself.’ – Act V, scene 3

Cast

Michelle Terry Richard Duke of Gloucester
Catrin Aaron Hastings/Tyrell
Rosalind Blessed Executioner/Citizen/Ensemble/Cover
Hayley Carmichael Duchess of York
Sam Crerar Richmond/Catesby
Katie Erich Lady Anne
Sarah Finigan King Edward/Mayor
Kibong Tanji Clarence/Stanley
Em Thane Rivers/Commissioner
Ayla Wheatley Messenger/Ensemble/Cover
Tanika Yearwood Grey/Ratcliffe
Isabelle Chiara Dawodu Prince Edward - some dates
Felicity Tong Prince Edward - some dates
Holly-Jade Roberts Young Richard - some dates
Poppy Setrem Young Richard - some dates

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