The royal shakespeare company is hosting a yearlong complete works festival in stratforduponavon where for the first time all of shakespeares plays and poems have been staged at the same event and comprises 23 rsc shows, 17 international productions and 14. Jul 12, 2019 richard ii part 23 20 royal shakespeare company. A man whose vanity threatens to divide the great houses of england and drag his. Richard ii 20 a monarch ordained by god to lead his people. Richard ii is the first production in a new cycle of shakespeare s history plays, directed by gregory, that will be performed over the coming seasons. A story of power and plotting, richard ii is the first of shakespeare s four plays about the house of lancaster. 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. It is the first of four television adaptations of shakespeare s second history tetralogy commissioned by bbc two under the series title the hollow crown. Richard ii royal shakespeare company youtube the tragedy of richard ii by william shakespeare duration. Richard ii cinematic trailer royal shakespeare company youtube. Please subscribe this dailymotion channel and the youtube channel if ok or pleasure better. Shakespeare s vision of posttruth politics was updated in richard loncraines 1995 film.
Read book richard ii arkangel complete shakespeare. Review of the royal shakespeare companys richard ii, now. Photo by kwame lestrade, royal shakespeare company. Richard ii scenes from a royal shakespeare company performance. The incompetent richard ii is deposed by henry bolingbroke and undergoes a crisis of identity once he is no longer king.
The company employs over 1,000 staff and produces around 20 productions a year. Richard ii plays in the royal shakespeare theatre, stratforduponavon from 10 october to 16 november 20. Born today most popular celebs most popular celebs. At home with shakespeare many of us are facing a long period of time at home, as a result of the covid19 pandemic, but we can still share the joy of theatre and shakespeare with each other.
The rectangle stage with the audience on either side is probably cool to be at, but a bit awkward to watch on film. Anton lesser born 14 february 1952 is an english actor. Richard ii, with david tennant in the title role, was the first play directed by gregory doran in his new position as artistic director of the rsc in october 20. Royal shakespeare companys richard ii in london new. How did the critics repsond to royal shakespeare company richard ii. With david tennant, elliot barnesworrell, antony byrne, sean chapman.
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Nov 01, 20 richard ii plays in the royal shakespeare theatre, stratforduponavon from 10 october to 16 november 20. The rsc plays regularly in london, stratforduponavon. Jan 23, 20 five years after his critically acclaimed hamlet, david tennant is to return to the ranks of the royal shakespeare company in the title role of richard ii on wednesday the rscs new artistic. Mar 20, 2014 richard ii stage footage act iv, scene 1 the deposition scene 20 duration. With fiona shaw, graham crowden, richard bremmer, david lyon. Read book richard ii arkangel complete shakespeare william shakespeare for kindle. The production returns to the barbican in london in january 2016 as part of the king and country history cycle of plays directed by gregory doran. Richard ii tv movie 20 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Five years after his critically acclaimed hamlet, david tennant is to return to the ranks of the royal shakespeare company in the title role of richard ii on wednesday the rscs new artistic. Royal shakespeare theatre, stratforduponavon david tennant is mesmerising in the first show of gregory dorans sixyear plan to present all. Richard pasco and ian richardson alternate performing the roles of richard ii and henry bolingbroke to demonstrate the similarities between the two kings.
Richard ii was directed by rupert goold, who adapted the screenplay with ben power. David tennant gives a bravado performance of a multilayered, complex and intelligent medieval king in shakespeares masterful history play. Richard david tennant stares at his reflection in a mirror while york oliver ford davies, left watches and bolingbroke nigel lindsay waits in the rsc production of richard ii. Richard ii is a 2012 british television film based on william shakespeare s play of the same name. Who, harry potter and the goblet of fire in the title role. David tennant on returning to the rsc to play richard ii. 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. A story of power and plotting, richard ii is the first of shakespeares four plays about the house of lancaster. It may be because of my love for david tennants acting but i sympathised heavily with his version of richard ii, like no other i have seen. King richard the second is a history play by william shakespeare. List of william shakespeare screen adaptations wikipedia. Over the coming weeks, well be keeping this page updated with all the ways you can enjoy our shows, features and other work even while the theatre is closed. Camera three presents excerpts from the royal shakespeare company s new version of richard ii directed by john barton.
Royal shakespeare company artistic director gregory doran directs david tennant dr. 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. Apr 11, 2018 bbc presents the classic play by william shakespeare. I attended a production of this play shortly before it was.
Richard ii was the first play that the company broadcast live from stratforduponavon to cinemas worldwide on november 20. Watch rsc shows from home royal shakespeare company. Richard ii scenes from a royal shakespeare company. 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. Special request royal shakespeare company richard ii. The first part of his history tetralogy, shakespeares interpretation of the deposed king is brought to life in this richly detailed.
The guinness book of records lists 410 featurelength film and tv versions of william shakespeare s plays, making shakespeare the most filmed author ever in any language as of july 2018, the internet movie database lists shakespeare as having writing credit on 1,371 films, including those under production but not yet released. Rsc artistic director gregory doran directs david tennant in the title role of a. Richard ii starring david tennant, presented by royal. The rsc plays regularly in london, stratforduponavon, and on tour across the uk and internationally.
Royal shakespeare community the royal shakespeare community invites audiences from across the local, national and global community to play their part in keeping shakespeare s work alive. Richard ii royal shakespeare company digital theatre. Aug 05, 2019 richard ii part 33 20 royal shakespeare company. The royal shakespeare company rsc is a major british theatre company, based in stratforduponavon, warwickshire, england. In the presence of king richard, henry bolingbroke who would eventually be henry iv accuses thomas mowbray duke of norfolk of embezzling crown funds and of plotting the death of his uncle, the duke of gloucester. Richard ii starring david tennant 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. Richard iii, royal shakespeare company 1984 related person. He explains how this has led him to return to the royal shakespeare company for. At home with shakespeare royal shakespeare company. As age begins to overtake him, he decides to divide his kingdom amongst his children, living out his days without the burden of power. Rsc artistic director gregory doran directs david tennant in the title role of a definitive. 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. It transfers to the barbican 9 december to 25 january.
The royal shakespeare company is embarking on a project to mark the 450th birthday this year staging all the plays over the next six years. Richard iii, royal shakespeare company, 1984 shakespeare. Jun 23, 2006 the royal shakespeare company is hosting a yearlong complete works festival in stratforduponavon where for the first time all of shakespeares plays and poems have been staged at the same event and comprises 23 rsc shows, 17 international productions and 14 by ukbased visiting companies. The earliest known production is king john from 1899. A fantastic production of richard ii by the royal shakespeare company. Richard ii, with david tennant in the title role, will be broadcast by the royal shakespeare company live. What average rating did they give to royal shakespeare company richard ii and is it worth watching. The life and death of king richard the second, commonly called richard ii, is a history play by william shakespeare believed to have been written in approximately 1595. Royal shakespeare company richard ii 20 directed by.
A proud man, he allows vanity to cloud his judgment, believing that he can relinquish the crown, but enjoy the same authority. William shakespeare full audiobook richard ii by william shakespeare about the book. The royal shakespeare company has released the first disc in its live from stratforduponavon series, which features live broadcasts to cinemas of plays from the royal shakespeare theatre, and subsequent releases on dvd and bluray. In addition, the casting for bolingbroke was spot on as he appeared both likable and despicable according to his interaction with richard. We have been filming all of our shakespeare plays since 20, broadcasting them into cinemas and schools, and with some being accessible through marquee tv. Shakespeare speaks to us unlike any other writer, and this partnership with marquee will enable everyone to enjoy his work, bringing us together virtually at a time when many of us will.
Richard ii royal shakespeare company lemmie herbert. Production diary 3 richard ii royal shakespeare company. Historian helen castor visits westminster hall, one of the last surviving parts of the palace of westminster, with the cast and creatives of richard ii. Bbc presents the classic play by william shakespeare. Subreddit for all those theatre obsessed people who want proshots instead of bootlegs to be seen. He is particularly well known for his roles as qyburn in the hbo series game of thrones, as thomas more in wolf hall, as harold macmillan in the crown, and as chief superintendent bright in endeavour. Captured live in stratforduponavon, this adaptation was the first production of artistic director gregory doran s sixyear plan to stage all of shakespeares works. With romayne andrews, antony byrne, eke chukwu, james clyde. A proud man, he allows vanity to cloud his judgment, believing that he can relinquish the crown, but enjoy the same authority and respect. David tennant leads new rsc season as richard ii stage. Because of the vastness of the complete works, it is rare for anyone to tackle them in their entirety in a short period.
Click join shakespeare group if need help, dailymotion channel video has no place to comment to get help yet. Sep, 20 historian helen castor visits westminster hall, one of the last surviving parts of the palace of westminster, with the cast and creatives of richard ii. Still, its a great production that goes relatively fast for a 2. Synopsis i wasted time, and now doth time waste me.
A man whose vanity threatens to divide the great houses of england and drag his people. It is based on the life of king richard ii of england ruled 7799 and is the first part of a tetralogy, referred to. 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. Feb 04, 20 richard ii stage footage act iv, scene 1 the deposition scene 20 duration. Screening of the play, starring david tennant as richard ii. David tennant on returning to the rsc to play richard ii video. Captured live in stratforduponavon, this adaptation was the first production of artistic director gregory dorans sixyear plan to stage all of shakespeare s. It will be interesting to see what gregory doran also artistic director of the company does with henry iv at stratford in the spring, and it would be wonderful if the other history plays followed not too. Production diary 10 richard ii royal shakespeare company.
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