Richard III | Globe

Meet Richard: the man, the myth, the monster. A new production of Shakespeare’s Richard III unfolds in the Globe Theatre this summer, with Artistic Director Michelle Terry in the title role.

Richard can taste the throne but before he can place the English crown on his own head, he must first set in motion a series of villainous events that threaten the lives of everyone around him.

Imagine a world in which self-serving ambition is audaciously paraded and pursued, and murderous crimes are committed and confessed with irresistible charm, charisma and impunity. Who can stop this pathological narcissist before the whole country is deceived and destroyed?

Following 2023’s ★★★★ ‘riveting’ (The Telegraph) A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Elle While returns to direct.

‘Alack I love myself.’– Act V, scene 3

Access performances

Captioned - Mon 27 May 7.30pm & Mon 15 Jul 7.30pm
Relaxed - Sat 1 Jun 2pm & Wed 10 Jul 7.30pm
Audio described - Thu 20 Jun at 2pm & Mon 22 Jul 7.30pm
BSL - Sat 22 Jun 2pm & Fri 19 Jul 7.30pm

Important Information

The play contains scenes of violence and death.

Age Restrictions

We do not have age limits on our production. Some of Shakespeare’s Plays explore scenes which some children may find upsetting.

Performance Times

Now taking bookings for performances from Thu 9th May 2024 until Sat 3rd August 2024.

Show times for each day are below.

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