Richard II July 14, 2010

The politically-charged historical drama of Richard II follows the fall of King Richard of England and the rise of his successor, Henry Bolingbroke, as the two battle for the 13th century English throne. The play weaves together the histories of these two figures with rich poetry and disruptive political themes to create a tapestry like no other in Shakespeare's works. Briefly banned in Shakespeare’s lifetime for hitting too close to home, Richard remains an achingly relevant chronicle, and a captivating glimpse into the rise and fall of kings.

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