Jul 16, 2015 richard ii stage footage act iv, scene 1 the deposition scene 20 royal shakespeare company. As a admirer of david tennants work, i went to go and see this production in stratford upon avons rsc twice. Jun 12, 2014 of course, performing richard ii is more of a commitment than just writing an article about it, especially for actors playing the main roles, who in effect, become a part of history from that moment on, and if we consider we are talking about the royal shakespeare company, the actors become part of theatrical mythology. The tragedy is one of the last two tragedies written by shakespeare, along with antony and cleopatra coriolanus is the name given to a roman general after his. Jonjo oneill in act 1, scene 1 from the royal shakespeare companys 2012 production of richard iii. Director gregory doran leads the royal shakespeare company in this masterful take on shakespeares incisive study of squandered sovereignty, the first chapter in the epic cycle king and country. The first part of his history tetralogy, shakespeares interpretation of the deposed king is brought to life in this richly. Richard ii tv movie 20 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Captured live in stratforduponavon, this adaptation was the first production of artistic director gregory dorans sixyear plan to stage all of shakespeares. The rsc plays regularly in london, newcastle upon tyne, and on tour across the uk and internationally. A fantastic production of richard ii by the royal shakespeare company. From shakespeare s birthday on 23 april this year you can watch six acclaimed productions on bbc iplayer. King richard iii kindle edition by shakespeare, william.
The first part of his history tetralogy, shakespeare s interpretation of the deposed king is brought to life in this richly detailed production from the royal shakespeare company. David tennant plays richard ii as he hands his crown to bollingbroke, played by nigel lindsay. Richard ii stage footage act iv, scene 1 the deposition. Richard ii plays in the royal shakespeare theatre, stratforduponavon from 10 october to 16 november 20. Production diary 11 richard ii royal shakespeare company. Past productions richard iii royal shakespeare company. The theatre company focuses primarily on plays from the shakespeare canon, but its seasons include works by other classic playwrights such as euripides, henrik ibsen and oscar wilde. Jan 24, 20 announcing that david tennant would be playing richard ii for the rsc later this year, director gregory doran said the actor who played hamlet for the company in 2008 had the necessary verse. The challenge of playing its title role has long fallen to some of the greatest actors of our time. This production played at the royal shakespeare theatre in stratforduponavon and the barbican in. Richard iiis soliloquy on the embracing of his villainy a villainy created he believes in part by his own deformity and his desire to rip apart the current peace and destroy the king. It is the first of four connected playsincluding 1 henry iv, 2 henry iv, and. It should be noted that the same change, but in a much clumsier way, was previously introduced by gregory doran in the 20 production of richard ii at the royal shakespeare company in stratford. The royal shakespeare company rsc is a major british theatre company, based in stratforduponavon, warwickshire, england.
Richard ii production diary 11 8 november 20 david tennant talks about his excitement in the leadup to his first ever live theatre performance to audiences in cinemas across the world. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. David tennant stars as the doomed richard ii in greg dorans criticallyacclaimed royal shakespeare company production, available for the first time online across the world. Richard ii stage footage act iv, scene 1 the deposition scene 20 royal shakespeare company.
Written in 1595, richard ii occupies a significant place in the shakespeare canon, marking the transition from the earlier history plays dominated by civil war and stark power to a more nuanced representation of the political conflicts of englands past where character and politics are inextricably intertwined. Richard ii stage footage act iv, scene 1 the deposition scene 20. The company is also offering a unique opportunity to schools across the uk to experience richard ii in the classroom on 15 november 20, building on the success of its first directtothe. Romeo and juliet2018, directed by our deputy artistic director erica whyman. Another crowning glory for david tennant and his majestic accomplice gregory doran. Royal shakespeare company live broadcasts richard ii today. A story of jealousy, manipulation and deceit based on sir thomas mores unfinished and largely untrue history of king richard iii. Its the story of richard, duke of gloucesters villainous plan to take the throne. This telecast marks sir ian mckellens return to the royal shakespeare company, that has resulted in a tourdeforce performance as lear.
David tennant starred in richard ii for the royal shakespeare company in stratforduponavon from thursday 10th october 20 until saturday 16th november 20 40 performances before the production transferred to the barbican centre in london from 9th december 20 until saturday 25th january 2014 45 performances. Macbeth 2018, directed by polly findlay with christopher eccleston and niamh cusack. Hamlet 2016, directed by simon godwin with paapa essiedu. The tragedy of king richard ii synopsis king richard asks his uncle john of gaunt to bring his son henry bolingbroke cousin of richard, also called the duke of hereford, lancaster, and later. Rsc artistic director gregory doran directs david tennant in the title role of this acclaimed production of richard ii. Richard iii completes the cycle of plays covering the wars of the roses.
Announcing that david tennant would be playing richard ii for the rsc later this year, director gregory doran said the actor who played hamlet. Production diary 2 richard ii royal shakespeare company. Captured live in stratforduponavon, this adaptation was the first production of artistic director gregory dorans sixyear plan to stage all of shakespeare s. Royal shakespeare company, royal shakespeare theatre, stratforduponavon monday, december 2, 20, live from stratforduponavon, folger theatre directed by gregory doran. Our productions of richard iii over the years have included many famous actors playing the title role. The first part of his history tetralogy, shakespeares interpretation of the deposed king is brought to life in this richly detailed production from the royal shakespeare company. Watch rsc shows from home royal shakespeare company. Richard ii, royal shakespeare theatre, stratforduponavon.
Richard ii royal shakespeare company digital theatre. The play is based on the life of the legendary roman leader caius marcius coriolanus. Rsc artistic director gregory doran directs david tennant in the title role of a definitive production of. A man whose vanity threatens to divide the great houses of england and drag his people. David tennant is to star as richard ii as part of the royal shakespeare companys new season, which also includes adaptations of hilary mantels wolf hall and bring up the bodies. Tennants richard ii for free and loads more shakespeare plays. Containing information about the royal shakespeare companys winter 20 season. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free.
Shakespeares king richard ii act 1, scene 4 with study resources. Review of shakespeares richard ii directed by gregory doran. This production played at the royal shakespeare theatre in stratforduponavon and the barbican in london in the 20 winter season. The shakespeare theatre company is a regional theatre company located in washington, united states. It transfers to the barbican 9 december to 25 january.
Jan 23, 20 david tennant is to star as richard ii as part of the royal shakespeare company s new season, which also includes adaptations of hilary mantels wolf hall and bring up the bodies. The royal shakespeare company at the other place ebook free. Richard ii royal shakespeare company digital theatre plus. Read studio shakespeare the royal shakespeare company at the other place ebook free. A man whose vanity threatens to divide the great houses of england and drag his people into a dynastic civil war that will last 100 years. Read studio shakespeare the royal shakespeare company at the. Watch david tennants richard ii for free and loads more. Rsc winter 20 season guide by royal shakespeare company.
The company employs over 1,000 staff and produces around 20 productions a year. Plot summary representations of kingship and power in shakespeare s second tetralogy shakespeare s reputation in elizabethan england. Codirected for television by sir trevor nunn and chris hunt. Read now shakespeare s richard ii critical essays on british literature series download book. It is based on the life of king richard ii of england ruled 7799 and is the first part of a tetralogy, referred to by some scholars as the henriad, followed by three. Rsc winter 20 season guide by royal shakespeare company issuu. Of course, performing richard ii is more of a commitment than just writing an article about it, especially for actors playing the main roles, who in effect, become a part of history from that moment on, and if we consider we are talking about the royal shakespeare company, the actors become part of theatrical mythology. An excellent adaptation dionehowe95 30 november 20. We place a special emphasis on sharing shakespeares work with children and young people. Robert lindsay in 1998 and henry goodman in 2003 here you can find out more about some of our. Royal shakespeare company the royal shakespeare company creates theatre at its best, made in stratford upon avon and shared around the world.
Screening of the play, starring david tennant as richard ii. The tragedy of richard ii by william shakespeare youtube. William shakespeare 15641616 the tragedy of king richard ii, by william shakespeare, is the first of the history series that continues with parts 1 and 2 of king henry iv and with the life of king henry v. Nov 21, 20 david tennant plays richard ii as he hands his crown to bollingbroke, played by nigel lindsay. Richard ii, final scene, from shakespeares globe video. Read now shakespeare s richard ii critical essays on british literature series download. Shakespeare theatre company production history wikipedia. With david tennant, elliot barnesworrell, antony byrne, sean chapman. Royal shakespeare company richard ii 20 1120 gb drama, history 3h user score. Richard ii cinematic trailer live from stratfordupon. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Review of the royal shakespeare companys richard ii, now on.
Played a limited season at the royal shakespeare theatre before transferring for another short season at the barbican centre in the barbican theatre, the rscs former london home. It was revived in january 2016 for a brief run as part of gregory dorans history cycle, returning to the repertory for very few performances, most of which were part. David tennant to play richard ii in rscs winter season bbc. Much ado about nothing 2014, directed by christopher. The tragedy of king richard ii synopsis king richard asks his uncle john of gaunt to bring his son henry bolingbroke cousin of richard, also. Between watching some of the best, most renowned shakespearean actors bring the play to life, the innovative artistic production and set design, the amazing and captivating camera technique in capturing a live stage production on film, and the bonus track of the plays. Nov 26, 2015 read studio shakespeare the royal shakespeare company at the other place ebook free. Richard ii royal shakespeare company youtube rscs richard ii lets talk of graves speech duration. Richard ii tells the story of richards rivalry with his cousin bolingbroke, which ends in king richard ii losing his crown and his life for young people of all ages, this play is a brilliant way to look at the qualities of a good leader or king in comparing the two men fighting for the crown. At the beginning of the play, richard ii banishes his cousin henry bolingbroke from england. Containing information about the royal shakespeare company s winter 20 season. King richard ii by william shakespeare free at loyal books. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
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