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Opens: February 10, 2025
Closing: May 10, 2025
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Richard II is charismatic, eloquent and loved by his friends. And a disastrous King – dishonest, capricious and politically incompetent.



Echoing down the centuries is the perennial problem: how to deal with a ruler who has a rock solid right to rule but is set on wrecking the country he leads.



Shakespeare’s subtle, ambiguous and beautiful play finds feudal England on the cusp of modernity, as a divinely sanctioned monarch is confronted, in the figure of Henry Bolingbroke, by the hard-headed pragmatism of real authority.



Richard II is played by Jonathan Bailey, whose past work includes Bridgerton, Fellow Travellers, Cassio in Nicholas Hytner’s National Theatre production of Othello and Edgar to Ian McKellen’s King Lear. He has also won an Olivier Award for his role of Jamie in Company and is Fiyero in the up and coming Wicked movie.



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Audio-Described Performance: Saturday 12th April, 14:30


Captioned Performance: Friday 2nd May, 19:30


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Photo Flash: OLEANNA at Theatre Royal Bath
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 7, 2020


David Mamet’s provocative drama Oleanna, directed by Lucy Bailey stars Rosie Sheehy and Jonathan Slinger and is running at Theatre Royal Bath’s Ustinov Studio from 3 December to 22 December and again from 4 January to 16 January 2021. Reduced capacity at the Ustinov Studio will allow for an audience of 60 persons per performance.

Photo Flash: See Rosie Sheehy and Jonathan Slinger in OLEANNA at Theatre Royal Bath
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2020


David Mamet’s provocative drama Oleanna, directed by Lucy Bailey stars Rosie Sheehy and Jonathan Slinger and is running at Theatre Royal Bath’s Ustinov Studio from 3 December to 22 December and again from 4 January to 16 January 2021. Reduced capacity at the Ustinov Studio will allow for an audience of 60 persons per performance.

Seattle Shakespeare Cancels Remaining Plays for 20-21 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2020


Today Seattle Shakespeare Company announced that due to the ongoing public health crisis, it will cancel all its live productions planned for the theatre’s 30th Anniversary season.  The canceled productions of Volpone and Much Ado About Nothing join the previously announced cancelations of Richard II and Long Day’s Journey into Night.

BWW Feature: Online Theatre You May Have Missed
by Louise Penn - Nov 25, 2020


There have been many theatre productions made available during the pandemic lockdown in the UK, while stages have been quiet and venues closed. We take a look at some of the highlights you may have missed online over the past few months.

The Public Theater Announces ROMEO Y JULIETA With Lupita Nyong'o and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 23, 2020


The Public Theater announced an array of free programming has been added to The Public's digital season. Though its physical stages remain dark, the additional virtual programming will include a bilingual audio adaptation of Romeo y Julieta co-presented with WNYC Studios featuring Lupita Nyong'o and Juan Castano as the star-crossed lovers.

30 Ovation-Worthy Quotes About the Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 15, 2020


BroadwayWorld is celebrating out favorite art form with a collection of our favorite quotes about the theatre, acting, Broadway and more! Are you looking for a yearbook quote? We've got you covered too. The theatre, the theatre... let's talk about the theatre!

Adventure Theatre's MIXING IT UP Presents Thom Sesma
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2020


Adventure Theatre MTC will continue Sunday StoryTimes with Mixing It Up with Erin Quil bringing new light to biracial and multi-racial stories. This week, Erin will interview fellow multi-racial Broadway actor Thom Sesma. Adventure Theatre MTC's Storytimes are Sundays at 2PM ET free on Facebook Live.

Virtual Theatre Today: Monday, November 9- with Robyn Hurder, Jessie Mueller, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 9, 2020


Today (November 9) in live streaming: Robyn Hurder joins Brenda Braxton on Stars in the House, Rockers on Broadway, and so much more!

THE SHOWS MUST GO ON! Presents Season of Shakespeare With Patrick Stewart, Fiona Shaw and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2020


The Shows Must Go On! has announced their upcoming upcoming programming featuring Shakespeare! The Shows Must Go On! will stream a new title every Monday at 2 PM ET on YouTube, and be available to watch for seven days. Programming began November 2nd with Being Shakespeare starring Simon Callow.

Almeida Theatre Announces Socially Distanced Season of Three World Premieres for Christmas 2020 and Into 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2020


Almeida Theatre has announced a socially distanced season of three world premieres for Christmas 2020 and into 2021.

Shakespeare@Home THE TEMPEST Radio Play to Air This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2020


West End vets have teamed up with Broadway and Hollywood stalwarts for the fourth and final episode of the all-free radio play production of Shakespeare's The Tempest which airs Thursday, October 22nd at 7PM EST.

Shakespeare@Home Presents Episode Three of THE TEMPEST Thursday October 15
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2020


West End vets team up with Broadway and Hollywood stalwarts in the third episode of  the all-free radio play production of Shakespeare's The Tempest which airs Thursday, October 15th at 7PM EST.

Degenerate Fox Presents THE DIRTY 30 II: ELECTRIC PAY-PER-VIEW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2020


The Dirty 30 II: Electric Pay-Per-View is a valiant attempt to perform 30 plays in one hour using some digital magic. The 30 plays are an excellent mash-up of audience favourites from the archive and 15 WORLD PREMIERES. However, just like the stage show, the order in which these plays are performed is entirely up to the audience.

SHAKESPEARE@HOME Presents Episode Two of THE TEMPEST Starring David Hargreaves, Maria-Christina Oliveras & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2020


West End vets team up with Broadway and Hollywood stalwarts in the second episode of the all-free radio play production of Shakespeare's The Tempest which airs Thursday, October 8th at 7PM EST.

BWW Review: David Hargreaves Stars in Shakespeare@'s Enchanting Radio Drama Production of THE TEMPEST
by Michael Dale - Oct 5, 2020


After an impressive inaugural production of HAMLET in the atmospheric surroundings of Jersey City's Grace Church Van Vorst, Artistic Director Sean Hagerty's Shakespeare@, like so many theatre companies around the country, was suddenly placed in the position rethinking its immediate future.

Shakespeare@ Free Radio Production of THE TEMPEST Begins October 1
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2020


Shakespeare @ Home's all free radio play The Tempest launches this Thursday, October 1st at 7PM EST and can be downloaded and streamed by visiting: www.shakespeare-at.org. West End vets teamed up with Broadway and Hollywood stalwarts in this no cost  radio play production of Shakespeare's The Tempest, produced by Jersey City's Shakespeare@.

New National Theatre Presents RICHARD II
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2020


Tokyo's New National Theatre will present Richard II on 2 - 9 October.

BWW Interview: West End Star Thomas Aldridge Talks Shakespeare@'s Radio Play Production of THE TEMPEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2020


Thomas Aldridge, best known for starring as Ron Weasley in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in the West End, is bringing his talents to a new, creative production! Aldridge is lending his voice to Shakespeare@'sfree radio play of The Tempest, reuniting with his Harry Potter and the Cursed Child co-star Jamie Ballard (Harry Potter).

Bay Street Theater to Present THE TEEMING AUTUMN Outdoor Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2020


Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced The Teeming Autumn, an outdoor performance and benefit dinner showcasing some of the most famous and beloved scenes, sonnets, and soliloquies of William Shakespeare, on Saturday, October 3, from 4 to 6 p.m. on the grounds of Christ Episcopal Church in Sag Harbor.

THE DIRTY 30 II: ELECTRIC PAY-PER-VIEW to Perform 30 Plays in One Hour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2020


The Dirty 30 II: Electric Pay-Per-View will be a valiant attempt to perform 30 plays in one hour using some digital magic. The 30 plays will be an excellent mash-up of audience favourites from the archive and 15 WORLD PREMIERES. However, just like the stage show, the order in which these plays are performed is entirely up to the audience

New Radio Play THE TEMPEST Launches Next Month
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2020


West End vets team up with Broadway and Hollywood stalwarts in an all-free radio play production of Shakespeare's The Tempest, produced by Jersey City's Shakespeare@. Adapted and directed by Artistic Director Sean Hagerty, with original music and sound design, the first episode of The Tempest launches Thursday, October 1st at 7PM and is free to download and stream.

Barry Shabaka Henley to Star in Benefit Reading of Robert Galinsky's THE BENCH, A HOMELESS LOVE STORY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2020


TV's Barry 'Shabaka' Henley ('Bob Hearts Abishola,' 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,' 'Better Call Saul') will star in a benefit reading of Robert Galinsky's hit play The Bench: A Homeless Love Story, directed by Drama Desk winner Jay O. Sanders, streaming on Facebook on Saturday, October 10, 10 PM est.

Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds Adds Two More Shows to Their AT HOME WITH... Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2020


Tonight, Thursday 20th August, sees the very first Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds brand-new online series, At Home With... in partnership with Theatre Tokens and sponsored by Theatre Royal Autumn Season Sponsor, Churchgates. The event, hosted on Zoom, will see celebrity pairings in conversation with each other from their own homes.

The Public Theater Names Saheem Ali and Shanta Thake Associate Artistic Directors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2020


The Public Theater announced today that Saheem Ali and Shanta Thake have been named Associate Artistic Directors as part of an expanded and restructured artistic leadership team.

Phylicia Rashad, Angela Bassett, & More to Star in the HBO Special Event BETWEEN THE WORLD AND ME
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 13, 2020


The first wave of featured performers has been announced for HBOa??s adaptation of the critically acclaimed stage show, based on the #1 New York Times bestseller of the same name by author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates.

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