Almeida Theatre Live: Richard III

Overview

The Almeida Theatre presents a thrilling live adaptation of Richard III, directed by Rupert Goold and featuring Ralph Fiennes as the infamous title character, alongside Vanessa Redgrave as Queen Margaret. Set in a war-torn England, the ailing King Edward's health sparks renewed political strife. Richard, ruthless in battle yet reviled in peace, seizes the chance to claim the crown. Shakespeare’s exploration of ambition and power unfolds through Richard’s dark machinations, revealing the chaos of a nation in turmoil. Goold's gripping production delves deep into the legend of a monarch whose ambitions forever altered British history.