The Tragedy of King Richard II by William Shakespeare The actions and repercussions of a proud King whose vanity and selfishness lead to his downfall ...

XXIX, 1841 A study of the materials and techniques of the tester over the tomb of Richard II... thesis by Abigail Weatherill, 2010. History of the King's Works - vol. 1 edited by H.M. Colvin, 1963 ...

But just as BOLINGBROKE and MOWBRAY assume their positions to commence battle, RICHARD halts proceedings. The King summons the two opponents to his tent where, joined by JOHN OF GAUNT, he exclaims ...

The film begins as KING RICHARD II (Ben Whishaw) tries to resolve a bitter dispute between his cousin, HENRY BOLINGBROKE (Rory Kinnear) and THOMAS MOWBRAY (James Purefoy). BOLINGBROKE has been ...

Richard is an irresponsible king, who wastes his country's money and leases out land. After being banished by Richard, Henry Bolingbroke returns intent on taking back the land Richard seized after ...

Richard II will be Bailey’s biggest Shakespearean role to date. Performances of Richard II will begin at the Bridge Theatre on February 10, 2025 and run until May 10.

and how young Richard II defused it. Professor Robert Bartlett tells the story of how thousands of armed peasants stormed London in protest against the king’s poll tax, attacking property and ...

Richard was the second son of King John and Isabella and was born at Winchester Castle on 5th January 1209. His brother was Henry III. He held many offices including constable of Wallingford Castle ...

Richard II is charismatic, eloquent and loved by his friends. And a disastrous King – dishonest, capricious and politically incompetent. Echoing down the centuries is the perennial problem ...

Richard II is played by Jonathan Bailey ... s National Theatre production of Othello and Edgar to Ian McKellen’s King Lear. He has also won an Olivier Award for his role of Jamie in Company ...

The synopsis continues: “And a disastrous King – dishonest ... Lord Fitzwater and Badria Timini as Abbess of Carlisle. Richard II comes to the Bridge Theatre, London from 10 February to ...