Richard III (2006)
Directed by Jack King
Performances: Tue 4th – Sat 8th July 2006, Bell Theatre
Contents
Introduction
It is the dying days of the War of the Roses. The civil strife that has laid waste to the country is finally drawing to a close. Edward IV of the House of York sits on the throne, but after so many years of feuding and distrust how long will he stay there? Enter his Brother Richard of York, arguably the Bard’s most villainous creation, at turns cold and calculating, witty but above all a master of deception and manipulation. Here is a man determined to sit on the throne at whatever cost to those around him. Let the bloodbath begin.
Arguably Shakespeare's most villainous creation, Richard embarks on a killing spree as he plots his way to the throne of England. This should be a dark, sinister but engrossing piece of theatre where no one is quite what they appear to be.
Cast
- Richard - Simon Roberts
- Clarence - Mark Davies
- Guard/Bishop One - Corrado Cucca
- Guard/Bishop Two - Dawn Cato
- Hastings - Derek Dempsey
- Lady Anne - Maya Gabrielle Talbot
- Queen Elizabeth - Anita Sollis
- Rivers - Steve Ellis
- Derby - James Hough
- Buckingham - Stevie Hughes
- Queen Margaret - Carole Coyne
- Dorset - Grey - Alex Kapila
- Catesby - Tom Bucher
- Murderer - Charlie Storer
- King Edward - Jack King
- Duchess of York - Maggie Cearns
- Prince Edward - David Clements
- York - Liam Sharkey
- Tyrell - Jeanette Hoile
- Richmond - Charlie Storer
- Blunt/Messenger - Jacob Wing
- Mayor - Steve Ellis
Crew
- Production Assistant - Lee Ridgeway
- Stage Manager - Sarah Farage
- Assistant Stage Manager - Lauri Morgan
- Fight Director - Anton Krause
- Lighting Design - Mike Elliott
- Lighting Operator - Chris Liddle
- Sound Design - Andrew Rickinson
- Sound Operator - John Thompson
- Set Design - Mark Bullock
- Set Construction - Mark Bullock, Lee Ridgeway, Steve Ridgeway and Mark Ireson
- Set Painting - Hazel Hindle, Hans Mudlamootoo & Michael Wilson
- Costume - Stuart Draper
- Poster Design - Maria Bates
Thanks to: Kevin Monk, Emma Hillman, Siobhan Campbell, Francesca Wilson, Val Williams.
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