Almeida Live: Richard III (Live, 15) Thursday 21 July 2016

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19th July 2016

The Almeida Theatre makes its live screening debut with an explosive new adaptation of Richard III, directed by Almeida Artistic Director Rupert Goold with Ralph Fiennes as Shakespeare’s most notorious villain and Vanessa Redgrave as Queen Margaret.

War-torn England is reeling after years of bitter conflict. King Edward is ailing, and as political unrest begins to stir once more, Edward’s brother Richard – vicious in war, despised in peacetime – awaits the opportunity to seize his brother’s crown.

Through the malevolent Richard, Shakespeare examines the all-consuming nature of the desire for power amid a society riddled by conflict. Olivier-winning director Rupert Goold’s (MacbethKing Charles III) searing new production hones a microscopic focus on the mythology surrounding a monarch whose machinations are inextricably woven into the fabric of British history.

Cast includes: David AnnenJoseph Arkley, Tom CantonDaniel Cerquiera, Simon Coates, Susan Engel, Ralph Fiennes, James Garnon, Mark HadfieldScott HandyFinbar Lynch, Aislín McGuckin, Joseph MydellVanessa Redgrave, Joshua Riley, Joanna Vanderham

Pre show/doors open: 6.45pm

Curtain up: 7pm

Starring: Ralph Fiennes and Vanessa Redgrave

Runtime: 3 hours 30 minutes (TBC)

Cert: 12A as live

Director: Rupert Goold

 

7:00 pm
The Atkinson – Theatre
£10 plus booking fee. Booking fee is £1 per ticket online/phone. A 2% credit card fee is charged for counter sales.

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