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Richard the Second archiveA radical and electrifying new adaptation of Shakespeare's Richard II. Performed in a distinctive Southern African Township theatre style, Richard II continues the company's long-term commitment to championing African Caribbean artistic excellence, presenting classic plays in new and surprising ways to audiences of all kinds. A nation is in turmoil. Three first cousins - Richard, Aumerle and Henry - battle for the supreme position of authority. Who will succeed in saving their country from a trail of ultimate destruction? And who will survive the challenge for the throne? Tangle's unique interpretation of one of the most compelling of Shakespeare's history plays, exploring the politics of power and family alliances, will be performed by a multi-skilled ensemble of five.

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Archive listings for Richard the Second (2022)

Work type: Play.

T1248180447

With an original score of Zimbabwean music and song, this new multicultural production offers a fast, powerful and fresh take on this state of the nation play, while celebrating talented artists whose multi-national voices are at the centre of Tangle's work.Company Tangle Theatre. Adapted by Anna Coombs. Director Anna Coombs. Music John Pfumojena.
9 Nov 22 to 27 Nov 22Omnibus Theatre, Outer London :: V01534560440
listing details L1652645072
5 Nov 22Pegasus Theatre, Oxford :: V801
listing details L01472322679
28 Oct 22Barnfield Theatre, Exeter :: V887
listing details L1730887640
20 Oct 22 to 22 Oct 22MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton :: V0645856574
listing details L1724900901

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