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Richard III

Becoming Shakespeare’s Richard III
Shakespeare and Beyond

Becoming Shakespeare’s Richard III

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In an excerpt from Siobhan Keenan’s new biography of actor Richard Burbage, we look at his rise to fame as Shakespeare’s Richard III.

“God help the wicked”: Searching for redemption in Shakespeare
Shakespeare and Beyond

“God help the wicked”: Searching for redemption in Shakespeare

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Austin Tichenor

Austin Tichenor explores how the shift of a narrative’s perspective can offer answers to questions about which characters deserve redemption and our forgiveness, from Lear to Iago to Richard III.

“Cast in darkness": Who should play Richard III?
Shakespeare and Beyond

“Cast in darkness": Who should play Richard III?

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Austin Tichenor

Austin Tichenor argues for the importance of casting disabled actors as Richard III, spotlighting Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s production with Katy Sullivan in the title role.

What Happened to the Princes in the Tower, with Philippa Langley
Shakespeare Unlimited

What Happened to the Princes in the Tower, with Philippa Langley

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Philippa Langley’s new book explores evidence that Richard III was framed for the murder of his nephews.

'The Daughter of Time' Resource Guide
Folger Spotlight

'The Daughter of Time' Resource Guide

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The Folger Spotlight

Folger resources related to Richard III in preparation for our June Book Club discussion of The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey.

Excerpt: "Richard III's Bodies from Medieval England to Modernity"
Shakespeare and Beyond

Excerpt: "Richard III's Bodies from Medieval England to Modernity"

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Shakespeare & Beyond

The disabled body of Richard III, a historical English king and one of Shakespeare’s most iconic villains, is the focus of a recent book by Jeffrey R. Wilson.

Robert O'Hara on Directing Richard III
Shakespeare Unlimited

Robert O'Hara on Directing Richard III

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The award-winning director tells us what it’s like to direct Shakespeare in the Park. Spoiler: It’s a whirlwind.

“They do me wrong”: Reputation, Richard III, and The Lost King
Man wearing a crown and dressed in a royal robe sitting on a bench next to a woman dressed in modern clothing
Shakespeare and Beyond

“They do me wrong”: Reputation, Richard III, and The Lost King

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Austin Tichenor

Shakespeare’s play Richard III turns real people into fictional villains, as does a new movie about the search for Richard III’s remains, writes Austin Tichenor.

Ian McKellen on Richard III, Macbeth, and Gandalf
Shakespeare Unlimited

Ian McKellen on Richard III, Macbeth, and Gandalf

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Sir Ian McKellen tells us about some of his most famous roles: playing Macbeth opposite Dame Judi Dench, King Richard III with a screenplay he co-wrote, and Gandalf the Grey in The Lord of the Rings films.

Folger Finds: Edwin Booth's royal tunic
Shakespeare and Beyond

Folger Finds: Edwin Booth's royal tunic

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Esther Ferington

Marking the anniversary of actor Edwin Booth’s birth on November 13, 1833, we explore a stunning historical costume from the Folger collection: an embroidered-velvet tunic that Booth wore onstage as King Richard III.

Mike Lew on Teenage Dick
Shakespeare Unlimited

Mike Lew on Teenage Dick

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Shakespeare Unlimited: Episode 174 In Mike Lew’s play Teenage Dick, Richard, a high-school senior with cerebral palsy, is determined to become class president by any means necessary. Commissioned by theater artist Gregg Mozgala and Apothetae, the company Mozgala started to talk about…

Richard III: My kingdom for a horse
Shakespeare and Beyond

Richard III: My kingdom for a horse

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Shakespeare & Beyond

“My kingdom for a horse!” A titanic villain in Shakespeare’s history plays, Richard III departs the stage and this life at the Battle of Bosworth Field. Mark the battle’s anniversary with these posts and podcast episodes.

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