Details

During the event, Shakespeare's King Richard III will be tried for the murder of heirs, rivals, friends and wives. There will be a real judge, 4 top barristers and performances from young people. A killer cast of celebrities is uniting for a West End event called Trial of Richard III, in aid of Shakespeare Schools Foundation.

Cast/Performers

Hugh Dennis (host / jury foreman), Kae Alexander (Lady Anne), Tony Gardner (Clarence), David Oakes (Duke of Buckingham), Rt Hon Ed Vaizey MP (Member for Wantage - jury spokesperson), Lindsey Johns (Writer and Broadcaster - jury spokesperson), Emily Cardin (Actor / Writer / Broadcaster - jury spokesperson), Professor Russell Jackson (Emeritus Professor of Drama at University of Birmingham - jury spokesperson), Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE (Space scientist and science educator - jury spokesperson), Athena Stevens (Playwright and actor - jury spokesperson)

Creatives/Company

Author: Jonathan Myerson
Director: Elayce Ismail