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Richard III West End

Richard III 2024

Opened: May 9, 2024
Closing: August 03, 2024

Richard III - West End History , Info & More

Globe Theatre
Newcastle Street London

Meet Richard: the man, the myth, the monster. A new production of Shakespeare’s Richard III unfolds in the Globe Theatre this summer, with Artistic Director Michelle Terry in the title role.

Richard can taste the throne but before he can place the English crown on his own head, he must first set in motion a series of villainous events that threaten the lives of everyone around him.

Imagine a world in which self-serving ambition is audaciously paraded and pursued, and murderous crimes are committed and confessed with irresistible charm, charisma and impunity. Who can stop this pathological narcissist before the whole country is deceived and destroyed?

Following 2023’s ★★★★ ‘riveting’ (The Telegraph) A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Elle While returns to direct.

‘Alack I love myself.’

– Act V, scene 3

__Access performances__

Captioned - Mon 27 May 7.30pm & Mon 15 Jul 7.30pm


Relaxed - Sat 1 Jun 2pm & Wed 10 Jul 7.30pm


Audio described - Thu 20 Jun at 2pm & Mon 22 Jul 7.30pm


BSL - Sat 22 Jun 2pm & Fri 19 Jul 7.30pm


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Photos: Further Look Inside Rehearsals For RICHARD II Starring Jonathan Bailey
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025


London Theatre Company has released new photos from the Richard II rehearsal room, starring Jonathan Bailey and directed by Nicholas Hytner. Check out the new photos here!

The Long Beach Shakespeare Company Presents RICHARD III
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2025


The Helen Borgers Theater Home of The Long Beach Shakespeare Company will present Richard III, directed by Richard J. Martinez and written by William Shakespeare.

Raleigh Little Theatre Announces Directors for Spring 2025 Productions
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2025


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by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025


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Lucy Pattison Appointed Executive Director of the Young Vic
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2025


The Young Vic Theatre has today Lucy Pattison as its new Executive Director. Lucy, who is currently a freelance Producer and General Manager will join the organisation.

Gift Theatre Presents CYGNUS World Premiere In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2025


The Gift Theatre will present the world premiere of Cygnus, written by Susan Soon He Stanton and directed by Co-Artistic Director Brittany Burch, February 6 - March 16, at Filament Theater.

GARSIDE'S CAREER World Premiere Cast Announced At Mint Theater Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2025


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Full Cast Set For MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Starring Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2025


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Photos/Video: Jonathan Bailey and More in Rehearsal For RICHARD II
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2025


All new photos and video footage have been released of Jonathan Bailey and the company of Richard II on their first day of rehearsals. Learn more about the new West End production of Richard II here!

Tennessee Shakespeare Co. Presents THE GRACE OF GRACE: SHINING A LIGHT THROUGH SHAKESPEARE'S BROKEN VILLAINS
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2025


Tennessee Shakespeare Company will explore the world's most infamous and bloody, yet innovative and cathartic, villains on its Tabor Stage with the premiere of The Grace of Grace: Shining a Light Through Shakespeare's Broken Villains

Full Cast Set For BACKSTROKE At The Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2025


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THE AFRICAN COMPANY PRESENTS RICHARD III to be Presented at Black Theatre Troupe in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 31, 2024


Black Theatre Troupe will present THE AFRICAN COMPANY PRESENTS RICHARD III, a gripping drama based on actual historic events. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

ELEANOR by Mark St. Germain to be Presented at Laguna Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2024


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by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2024


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by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024


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by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024


The entire run of An Interrogation sold out before its opening performance. This award-winning investigative drama will now transfer to London for a limited five-week run at Hampstead Theatre

Rupert Goold Appointed Artistic Director of The Old Vic from 2026
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2024


The Old Vic announced that Rupert Goold will be the next Artistic Director of The Old Vic, following an extensive process led by a Succession Committee of the Board.

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by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2024


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2024


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by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2024


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Richard III History

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2017   Off-Broadway BAM Off-Broadway Revival
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2019   West End London Revival at Alexandra Palace
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