Richard III - Globe tickets
About Richard III - Globe
See Richard III, a Shakespearean tale of manipulation and deceit in the quest for power, at the Globe starring Olivier Award winner Michelle Terry. Book Richard III tickets on TodayTix.
Richard III in London has a talented cast, including Marianne Oldham (Holby City) in the role of Elizabeth, Helen Schlesinger (Straight Line Crazy) in the role of Buckingham, Sarah Finigan (Suffragette) playing both King Edward and Mayor, and Kibong Tanji (Tina—The Tina Turner Musical) playing Clarence and Stanley.
The cast brings to life the story of Richard of Gloucester, whose dream is to be the King of England. The charismatic and narcissistic Richard stops at nothing in pursuit of his goal as he manipulates, deceives, and murders those around him.
Richard III is a play with a stellar creative team behind it, including director Elle While, an associate artist at Shakespeare's Globe. E.M. Parry, part of the team on Rotterdam that earned an Olivier for Outstanding Achievement, is the designer.
Run time
3hr. Incl. 1 interval.
Venue
Categories
Age
All Ages. Please note: some of Shakespeare’s Plays explore scenes which some children may find upsetting.
Start date
9th May, 2024
End date
3rd August, 2024
Venue
Directions
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: London Bridge
Directions from tube: Exit the station, following signs for the River Thames/South Bank. As you reach the river, head west and the Globe is by the Tate Modern on the south side of the river.
More information about Richard III - Globe
Richard III was written around 1592 and was the longest English stage play until Shakespeare wrote Hamlet. The play has a rich history of performances, starting with the earliest certain performance, in 1633 when Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria watched on the Queen's birthday.
Since then, Richard III has had numerous revivals on stages throughout the world, including Laurence Olivier's 1944 performance as Richard. In 1955, Olivier directed, produced, and starred in the Golden Globe-winning film Richard III. In the 2014 Broadway revival, Mark Rylance was nominated for a Tony Award for playing Richard.
The play has also inspired many other creative works, including the 2017 musical drama film Bloody Richard, the miniseries The White Queen, and the television show The Hollow Crown.
What to watch for
- Shakespeare drew much inspiration for the play from Sir Thomas More's unfinished History of King Richard III.
- In the 2010 film The King's Speech, when the speech therapist auditions for his role, he quotes Richard III, saying, "Now is the winter of our discontent / Made glorious summer by this sun [or son] of York."
- Richard III has an impressive 52 named characters, more than any other Shakespeare play.
- One of the lines from the play, "A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse!" has been seen in other forms of media, including the 1993 Mel Brooks film Robin Hood: Men in Tights and the 1949 Looney Tunes cartoon A Ham in a Role.
Frequently asked questions
What is Richard III - Globe about?
Shakespeare’s Richard III, the story of the witty and power-hungry Richard of Gloucester, who will stop at nothing to become king, comes to the Globe, starring Olivier Award winner Michelle Terry in the title role.
What is the running time of Richard III - Globe?
Richard III - Globe runs for 3hr. Incl. 1 interval.
How do you get tickets for Richard III - Globe?
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Which theatre is Richard III - Globe at?
Richard III - Globe is at London's Globe Theatre, which is located at Shakespeare's Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, London, SE1 9DT.
What is the age recommendation for Richard III - Globe?
All Ages. Please note: some of Shakespeare’s Plays explore scenes which some children may find upsetting.
Who wrote Richard III?
The play is written by William Shakespeare.
Who directed Richard III?
The play is staged by Elle While.
Is Richard III appropriate for kids?
The show doesn’t have any specific age recommendations, but some scenes of violence and strong language may not be suitable for young children.
Is Richard III good?
Centuries after its first performance, Richard III is still a much-loved show that is staged worldwide. The play has also been adapted numerous times for television and film. The themes explored within the story of fate, family, and power still resonate today.
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