This is the definitive richard ii for our timea live performance at the royal shakespeare company s main stage in stratforduponavon, with a superb cast, imaginative use of the stage, and fine direction. Played a limited season at the royal shakespeare theatre before transferring for another short season at the barbican centre in the barbican. But unlike shakespeares other villain of the same name, we spend. See as you like it, the taming of the shrew and measure for measure at theatres in canterbury, newcastle, blackpool plymouth and nottingham. It is the first of four television adaptations of shakespeares second history tetralogy commissioned by bbc two under the series title the hollow crown. I attended a production of this play shortly before it was. 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. Richard ii tv movie 20 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Review of the royal shakespeare companys richard ii, now on. Richard ii 20 gregory doran on allmovie this production of shakespeare s historical play. It has recently become accepted as part of shakespeare s canon of plays. Captured live in stratforduponavon, this adaptation was the first production of artistic director gregory dorans sixyear plan to stage all of shakespeare s. 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. Gregory doran 20 production richard ii royal shakespeare.
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 plays concerning richard s successors. The royal shakespeare company is directed 20 by gregory doran before a live audience at the royal. Release dates 1 also known as aka 2 release dates uk november 20. David tennant plays richard ii as he hands his crown to bollingbroke, played by. In a few short months, the royal shakespeare company will bring their new production of richard ii, starring david tennant aka the tenth doctor, to the brooklyn academy of music. 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. The royal shakespeare company rsc is a major british theatre company, based in stratforduponavon, warwickshire, england. Music and speeches from the royal shakespeare company s production of richard ii are available for purchase on cd and from itunes beginning oct. With david tennant, elliot barnesworrell, antony byrne, sean chapman. Jamie portman november 11, 20 nigel lindsay will be taking no chances wednesday when the royal shakespeare company s sellout production of richard ii is beamed live into 58 canadian cinemas and to hundreds of others around the world. 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. Richard ii performed by the royal shakespeare company rst. 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.
Shakespeares king richard iii versus the real king richard. Richard ii is the most doranish production one could imagine, from the gorgeously conceived lighting design to the sensitive treatment of malemale relationships, from the meticulous attention to detail in the tiniest. The company employs over 1,000 staff and produces around 20 productions a year. 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. It is often hard to capture the essence and spirit of a live performance, but the film crew does a great job here. 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. The main feature on this dvd title probably has english subtitles. The deposition scene, act iv, scene 1 of shakespeare s history play, richard ii. 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. Review of the royal shakespeare companys richard ii, now. 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.
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. At the beginning of the play, richard ii banishes his cousin henry bolingbroke from england. Live performance of the historical play by william shakespeare with david tennant playing the title role. Royal shakespeare company, royal shakespeare theatre, stratforduponavon monday, december 2, 20, live from stratforduponavon, folger theatre directed by gregory doran. 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. 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. Richard ii royal shakespeare company youtube rscs richard ii lets talk of graves speech duration. Both times, it is safe to say that this adaptation of richard ii is unfailingly amazing. Nov 19, 2018 king richard richard ii richard ii is a snobbish, tactless, capricious and seemingly corrupt king. Nigel lindsay confronts richard ii david tennant in gregory dorans 20 production.
Production diary 3 richard ii royal shakespeare company. Richard ii royal shakespeare company digital theatre. Richard ii, king of england, is a selfcentred individual and a poor leader. Royal shakespeare company partners with marquee tv to. She supposedly took great umbrage at the deposition of richard ii in shakespeares play, but we have no record of her reaction to watching her grandfather effectively depose and slay richard iii and then claim, the bloody dog is dead in shakespeares other play. The tragedy of richard ii by william shakespeare youtube. Screening of the play, starring david tennant as richard ii. 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. We have been filming all of our shakespeare plays since 20.
It is a revival of their 20 production of the classic historical tragedy, which was staged on the company s home turf, stratforduponavon, and which was simulcast live for one performance to movie. Royal shakespeare company richard ii 20 directed by. Shakespeare studies, department of film, television, and theatre, university of. The raigne of king edward the third, commonly shortened to edward iii, is an elizabethan play printed anonymously in 1596, and partly written by william shakespeare. Richard ii guarda film con sottotitoli in italiano gratuitamente. Nov 08, 20 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. His inadequacy eventually leads to his downfall, but the disgraced monarch undergoes immense psychological trauma before he can accept his fate. Production diary 11 richard ii royal shakespeare company. The oxford shakespeare edition of richard ii, the opening play of the shakespeare s second quadrology, is very good, but not great, on kindle. In this way, the balance and symmetry of the play was disturbed and the entire impact was reduced into some sort of a trivial melodrama. Gregory doran, royal shakespeare company, robin lough. 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. William shakespeare celebrity profile check out the latest william shakespeare photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes.
Royal shakespeare company, royal shakespeare theatre. Royal shakespeare company live broadcasts richard ii today. Rscs richard ii, starring david tennant, comes to us cinemas. See more ideas about richard ii, shakespeare plays and shakespeare and company. Aside from a few readability issues, theres much to recommend this edition of rii for your kindle. Synopsis i wasted time, and now doth time waste me. A fantastic production of richard ii by the royal shakespeare company. 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 plays concerning richards successors. A man whose vanity threatens to divide the great houses of england and drag his people. Richard iii completes the cycle of plays covering the wars of the roses.
A story of power and plotting, richard ii is the first of shakespeare s four plays about the house of lancaster. May 21, 2014 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. But on the eve of a major new production, michael dobson finds its tale of heads of state falling from power. Enter king richard ii, john of gaunt, with other nobles and attendants king richard ii old john of gaunt, timehonourd lancaster, hast thou, according to thy oath and band, brought hither henry hereford thy bold son, here to make good the boisterous late appeal, which then our leisure would not let us. Thats because, like many in his profession, lindsay is a superstitious man. As a admirer of david tennants work, i went to go and see this production in stratford upon avons rsc twice. Celebrate st valentines day 2020 with the special person in your life and a romantic meal in our rooftop restaurant. See the production photos for juliet gilkes romeros electrifying new play, the whip. I cant guarantee that all of these are wellmade indicates that this link. 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. Subreddit for all those theatre obsessed people who want proshots instead of bootlegs to be seen.
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. It was also the first play that the company broadcast live from stratforduponavon to cinemas worldwide on november 20. Richard ii cinematic trailer royal shakespeare company youtube. The rsc plays regularly in london, stratforduponavon, and on tour across the uk and internationally. Captured live in stratforduponavon, this adaptation was the first production of artistic director gregory dorans sixyear plan to stage all of shakespeares. Special request royal shakespeare company richard ii. A magical elephant and a journey through one of the most turbulent periods of english history. Originally published on the bardathon, 30 october 20 as a statement of intent, gregory dorans launch to his tenure as rsc associate director is perfectly judged. Royal shakespeare company partners with marquee tv to stream productions. Nov 25, 2011 for decades, shakespeare s richard ii was regarded as a piece of conservative camp. After successful runs in stratforduponavon and london we are taking our electrifying season of shakespeare on tour.
Its the story of richard, duke of gloucesters villainous plan to take the throne. King richard ii by william shakespeare free at loyal books. A story of jealousy, manipulation and deceit based on sir thomas mores unfinished and largely untrue history of king richard iii. Richard ii is the first production in a new cycle of shakespeare s history plays, directed by gregory, that will be. Gielgud went on to play john of gaunt in the 1978 bbc film richard ii. Rsc artistic director gregory doran directs david tennant in the title role. 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. The royal shakespeare company rsc previously announced that it is collaborating with picturehouse entertainment on live from stratforduponavon, a new programme to screen its productions live. David tennant to play richard ii in rscs winter season bbc. Please subscribe this dailymotion channel and the youtube channel if ok or pleasure better. Gregory doran now puts his decisive seal on the company by offering a production that, like last years richard ii. Royal shakespeare company richard ii 20 11 20 gb drama, history 3h user score.
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