The Tragedy of Richard III

Synopsis

Richard Duke of Gloucester, youngest brother of King Edward IV, will stop at nothing to get the crown. He first convinces the ailing King that the Duke of Clarence, his elder brother, is a threat to the lives of Edward's two young sons. Edward has him imprisoned in the Tower of London; killers in Richard's pay then drown Clarence in a barrel of wine. When news of Clarence's death reaches the King, the subsequent grief and remorse bring about his death. Richard is made Lord Protector, with power to rule England while his nephew (now King Edward V) is still a minor. Before the young king's coronation he has his two nephews conveyed to the Tower, ostensibly for their safekeeping. Richard's accomplice, the Duke of Buckingham, then declares the two boys illegitimate and offers Richard the crown, which after a show of reticence he accepts. After Richard's coronation, he and Buckingham have a falling-out over whether or not to assassinate the two children.

Main Cast

Ron Cook

Richard III

Age : N/A | Popularity : 27%

Peter Benson

King Henry VI

Age : N/A | Popularity : 36%

Michael Byrne

Duke of Buckingham

Age : 81 | Popularity : 64%

Julia Foster

Queen Margaret

Age : 81 | Popularity : 46%

Bernard Hill

First Murderer

Age : N/A | Popularity : 51%

Zoë Wanamaker

Lady Anne

Age : N/A | Popularity : 55%

Mark Wing-Davey

First Citizen / Sir James Tyrrel

Age : N/A | Popularity : 30%

Brian Protheroe

King Edward IV

Age : N/A | Popularity : 11%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Writing	Author	William Shakespeare
Directing	Director	Jane Howell
Sound	Sound	Alan Edmonds
Costume & Make-Up	Costume Designer	John Peacock
Department	Role	Name

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