The Tragedy of Richard III A Lyric Theatre Production
Sat 12 Oct—Sun 10 Nov 2024
Classic
| Dates: |
Sat 12 Oct—Sun 10 Nov 2024 Preview Sat 12 Oct - Tue 15 Oct 2024, Press Night Wed 16 Oct 2024 |
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| Times: | 14.30 / 19.30 |
| Tickets: | £15 - £35 |
| Type: | Classic |
| Space: | Main Stage |
Suitable for: 14+
Running time: TBC
This production contains a content warning find out
Strong or offensive language / Scenes of violence / Smoke or haze effects / Flashing images or strobe lighting
Written by: William Shakespeare
Adaptation by: Michael Patrick & Oisín Kearney
Directed by: Oisín Kearney
“Since the heav'ns have shap'd my body so,
Let hell make crook'd my mind to answer it.”
Richard, the King’s youngest brother, has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. He is now disabled. With the war which placed his brother on the throne now over, Richard has no purpose. What will he do with his dying days? How will he make his mark on the world? But dream upon the crown?
Join Richard as he sets in motion a bloody chain of events that will lead to death and destruction. Watch him rail against an ableist world and tear down the barriers against him. Witness the marginalised Richard reject society and reform it with the same callous disregard that is shown to the disabled.
The production will be a timeless tragedy about hunger for power and the desperate rejection of fate in the face of certain death.
An adaptation of Richard III by William Shakespeare, The Tragedy of Richard III will star Michael Patrick in the titular role and be directed by Oisín Kearney - the team that brought you other smash theatrical hits such as My Left Nut (★★★★★ - Voice Mag UK); The Alternative (★★★★★ - The Sunday Times); and Lie Low (★★★★★ - The Irish Times).
We are delighted that TheTragedy of Richard III is part of this year's Belfast International Arts Festival.