Richard III, by William Shakespeare, plays at the Bridewell Theatre from 9-18 May 2024

An ambitious, manipulative, ruthless man, scheming to reach the height of power.

This retelling of one of Shakespeare’s most popular history plays does away with duels, grandly dressed nobles and pitched battles, taking us instead to the current seat of power in the United Kingdom: Westminster.

The green benches and corridors buzz with betrayal, deception and plots as our protagonist tries to clear the obstacles blocking his route to the ultimate prize – and then to cling desperately to his position.

Combining a modern political setting with innovative technical elements and Shakespeare’s timeless prose, this fresh production will tell the old story of Richard III in a new way, connecting with those seeing the show for the first time and delighting abiding fans.

Richard III includes themes of death, murder and drug use.

Richard III plays at the Bridewell Theatre from 9-18 May 2024.

CAST

RICHARD | Sam Sugarman (he/him)
BUCKINGHAM | Audrey Lindsay (she/her)
ANNE | Antonia Kasoulidou (she/her)
CATESBY | Karina Zakharyan (they/them)
CLARENCE | Elliot Archer (he/him)
DERBY | Paul Caira
DUCHESS OF YORK | Mary Wright (she/her)
ELIZABETH | Sarah Fowkes (she/her)
HASTINGS | Dave Wainwright (he/him)
RICHMOND | Ingrid Miller
RIVERS | Carole Stewart (she/her)
THE KING | Elizabeth Elstub (she/her)

ALL OTHER PARTS PLAYED BY:

Carl Reyes (he/him)
Charlie O'Reardon (he/him)
Em Oliver (they/them)
Isobel Lawson (she/her)
James McKendrick (he/him)
Jess Hearn (she/her)
Liam Wells (he/him)
Livvy Perrett (she/them)

CREATIVE TEAM

DIRECTOR | Dan Edge (he/him)
PRODUCER | Clare Harding (she/her)
CREATIVE TECHNICAL DIRECTOR | Adrian Jeakins (he/him)
LIGHTING DESIGNER | Will Lake (he/him)
VIDEOGRAPHER | Jim Onyemenam (he/him)
CAMERA OPERATOR | Mike Brown (he/him)
STAGE MANAGER | Tamsin Ker (she/her)
ASSOCIATE VIDEO DESIGNER | Chris Love (he/him)
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER | Mayur Pant (he/him)
SET CONSTRUCTION | Andrew Laidlaw (he/him)
MARKETING | Pippa Kyle (she/her)
PROGRAMME | Em Oliver (they/them)
PHOTOGRAPHER | David Ovenden (he/him)
COMMITTEE LIAISONS | Olly Levett (he/him) and Henry Whittaker (he/him)

Bridewell Theatre

From £12.50

Gala nights on Friday 10 and Friday 17 May: ticket price includes a free glass of fizz and programme

Thursday 9 May 2024 7.30pm
Friday 10 May 2024 7.30pm
Saturday 11 May 2024 2.30pm
Saturday 11 May 2024 7.30pm
Monday 13 May 2024 7.30pm
Tuesday 14 May 2024 7.30pm
Wednesday 15 May 2024 7.30pm
Thursday 16 May 2024 7.30pm
Friday 17 May 2024 7.30pm
Saturday 18 May 2024 2.30pm
Saturday 18 May 2024 7.30pm

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