Theatre

Richard III

Date: Friday, Mar 1 2019 - Saturday, Apr 13 2019
Venue: Bristol Old Vic

“What do I fear? Myself?”

After decades of civil war, the nation hangs in the balance. Enter Richard, Duke of Gloucester, to change the course of history.

Richard was not born to be a king, but he’s set his sights on the crown. So begins his campaign of deceit, manipulation and violence – and he’s killing it. Yet behind his ambition lies a murderous desire to be loved.

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Following Junkyard in 2017, Bristol Old Vic collaborate once again with Headlong, returning with Tom Mothersdale (The Glass Menagerie) to play Shakespeare’s iconic villain in a revelatory new production directed by Headlong Associate Artist, John Haidar.

Presented by Headlong, Bristol Old Vic and Alexandra Palace with Royal & Derngate, Northampton and Oxford Playhouse.

“Sends shivers down the spine” – The Guardian on Junkyard

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By steve wright, Friday, Feb 8 2019

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