Richard III

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Event Richard III
Venue Sydney Lyric Theatre (2011- ), Pyrmont, NSW
First Date 1 December 2011
Last Date 11 December 2011
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description The War of the Roses is over. Or so it seems...

England has just endured its bloodiest civil war with the house of York claiming victory and the crown from the house of Lancaster. It seems that peace will now reign with King Edward. However, the seeds of hate have been sewn deep in England's war scorched earth, and this peace has been built on post war resentment and grudges which are neither forgiven nor forgotten.

Richard, Duke of Gloucester, brother to King Edward, had found his calling in those times of war. Although deformed since birth, he has been instrumental in the victory of the house of York over Lancaster. Feeling he has been cast aside now he has served his purpose, he yearns for conflict and revenge. Now, he has turned his attention to creating a war within in order to fulfill his 'secret close intent': to become the King of England. Richard will lie, cheat and kill to make this ambition a reality. In this time of peace, no one is safe.
Description Source Website
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Tragedy
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Maureen Anderman Actor
Jack Ellis Actor
Haydn Gwynne Actor
Chuck Iwuji Actor
Gemma Jones Actor
Annabel Scholey Actor
Kevin Spacey Actor
Chandler Williams Actor
Mark Bennett Composer
Tom Piper Designer
Sam Mendes Director
William Shakespeare Playwright
Resources
Works
Text Nationality England
Production Nationality England
United States of America
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Web http://www.showbiz.com.au/Richard-III/?gclid=CK6zvpvt6awCFeJMpgodFCyzKA
Event Identifier 97575
Dataset AusStage