Bold dystopian reimagining of Shakespeare’s Richard III

Performer with white skeleton makeup on stage, leaning on crutches during an industrial-themed theatrical scene with barrels and ladders in the background.

ACCLAIMED INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTION OF RICHARD III COMES TO LONDON’S COCKPIT THEATRE A bold dystopian reimagining of Shakespeare’s Richard III will be coming to London’s Cockpit Theatre from 8th to 11thJuly. TICKETS ON SALE NOW Directed by and starring award-winning Argentine theatre-maker Nicolás Perez Costa the play had a hugely successful run at Madrid’s Teatro Infanta […]

REVIEW: Richard III (Temple Church) ★★★★

Shakespeare’s fictional reinvention of the last Plantagenet King of England has always been a topic of hot discussion in both theatre and history. Antic Disposition’s touring production of Richard III comes to London’s Temple Church following a summer tour of English cathedrals and western France. This production created quite a buzz after it played at Leicester […]

REVIEW: Richard III (Almeida Theatre) ★★★★★

It is no secret that Richard III was not a nice person. He had a certain superficial charm but his penchant for murdering relatives and friends made him difficult to love. He became King after murdering many friends and relatives who got in his way, and then went to war to unsuccessfully retain his throne […]