Photo by Charlie Carter

This pack was written as a general resource for audiences visiting the production, as well as students studying Drama, Theatre Studies and English Literature.

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The pack is in 4 sections.

The play (PDF 196KB)
introduction and background: including plot breakdown, key historical players, family tree and timeline. With Richard III company photographs and credits.

Historical Interpretation & Tragedy (PDF 66KB)
the true history of Richard III; why Shakespeare chose to interpret history; Tragedy; parallels between Richard III and Macbeth.

Staging (PDF 117KB)
Director, Michael Grandage talks about aspects of the
production, including Richard’s disability, cutting the text and casting; visual comparison of Globe and Crucible Theatres; Composer, Julian Philips on interpreting Shakespeare into music.

Interviews (PDF 88KB)
talking to four actors about their work; rehearsing and
performing Shakespeare’s Richard III.

Adobe Acrobat PDF files

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