Written around 1592, William Shakespeare’s play “Richard III” follows the reign of England’s infamous monarch and charts the ...

In her first play, historical novelist Philippa Gregory ... and until recently it was "impossible to detach the real-life figure of Richard III from the playwright's 'foul bunch-back'd toad'".

The plot follows the hunchback Richard III in his quest to rise to the throne. Throughout the play, Richard shares his darkest feelings and ruthless plans with the audience, turning them into ...

Now, along comes Trinity College’s David Sterling Brown. He claims Shakespeare’s circa-1592 work “Richard III” reminds him of ...

Fresh versions of the Bard's legendary plays Richard III and The Taming of the Shrew will make up this year's annual summer ...

Watch the videos and decide how you would perform the three scenes from Richard III. Richard III is a play full of manipulation, murder and ghosts. In Shakespeare’s day, the stage would have ...

At the start of the play, Richard is the Duke of Gloucester. He then betrays his family and commits crimes until he’s crowned the king of England. Presenter: Richard the III really existed ...

keep it. That's the timeless thing about this play." Richard III will run at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre from Thursday 23 June to Saturday 8 October.