Richard ii play simple english wikipedia, the free. Review of the royal shakespeare companys richard ii, now on. Richard ii william shakespeare oxford university press. Shakespeares king richard ii act 1, scene 4 with study resources. Richard here begins to grasp the inevitability of his defeat.
In a metatheatrical moment, richard starts referencing tales about kings dying, some of which sound like other shakespeare plays. In the presence of king richard, henry bolingbroke who would eventually be henry iv accuses thomas mowbray duke of norfolk of embezzling crown funds and of plotting the death of his uncle, the duke of gloucester. Richard ii tv movie 20 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Richard ii act 5, scene 5 translation shakescleare, by. On saturday 23rd april 2016 david tennant will host a live broadcast on bbc two to celebrate shakespeare s legacy. Richard ii is king of england, john of gaunts nephew and bullingbrooks cousin. Richard ii stage footage act iv, scene 1 the deposition. Richard ii dramatizes the downfall of, you guessed it, king richard ii 671400, a lousy english king who gets bumped off the throne by henry bolingbroke a. Rsc artistic director gregory doran directs david tennant in the title role. A story of power and plotting, richard ii is the first of shakespeare s four plays about the house of lancaster. Richard ii is the first production in a new cycle of shakespeares history plays, directed by gregory, that will be. Rsc artistic director gregory doran directs david tennant in the title role of a. Shakespeares sources were probably holinsheds chronicles and the civil wars 1595 by samuel daniel. This production played at the royal shakespeare theatre in stratforduponavon and the barbican in london in the 20 winter season.
This production played at the royal shakespeare theatre in. Written in 1595, richard ii occupies a significant place in the shakespeare canon, marking the transition from the earlier history plays dominated by civil war and stark power to a more nuanced representation of the political conflicts of englands past where. It has recently become accepted as part of shakespeares canon of plays. Richard declares that his horse is an ingrate and a traitor. King henry iv and then tossed in the slammer, where he experiences an identity crisis bigger than king lears and maybe even hamlets before hes finally put out of his misery read. Jan 24, 20 announcing that david tennant would be playing richard ii for the rsc later this year, director gregory doran said the actor who played hamlet for the company in 2008 had the necessary verse. This royal throne of kings, this sceptred isle this blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this england 2. Of course, performing richard ii is more of a commitment than just writing an article about it, especially for actors playing the main roles, who in effect, become a part of history from that moment on, and if we consider we are talking about the royal shakespeare company, the actors become part of theatrical mythology. This is the one to see, if you love richard ii the play. The tragedy of king richard ii synopsis king richard asks his uncle john of gaunt to bring his son henry bolingbroke cousin of richard, also called the duke of hereford, lancaster, and later.
A man whose vanity threatens to divide the great houses of england and drag his people. At the beginning of the play, richard ii banishes his cousin henry bolingbroke from england. The first part of his history tetralogy, shakespeares interpretation of the deposed king is brought to life in this richly detailed production from the royal shakespeare company. Shakespeare s poetic masterpiece is an epic tale of destruction, ruin and decay that casts light on the decline of a kingdom and the solitude of power. King richard banishes his noblemen and seizes their land to fuel his own wars. Directed by bill alexander with antony sher as richard. Please subscribe this dailymotion channel and the youtube channel if ok or pleasure better.
As tennant has recently been a memorable rsc hamlet, casting him as the introspective, poetical king was an obvious followup. Authoritarian, unwilling to listen to good advice, friendly with persons not of noble birth, he is not the sort of king likely to earn his noblemens love. With david tennant, elliot barnesworrell, antony byrne, sean chapman. Shakespeares king richard ii act 2, scene 3 with study resources. Jun 12, 2014 of course, performing richard ii is more of a commitment than just writing an article about it, especially for actors playing the main roles, who in effect, become a part of history from that moment on, and if we consider we are talking about the royal shakespeare company, the actors become part of theatrical mythology. Between watching some of the best, most renowned shakespearean actors bring the play to life, the innovative artistic production and set design, the amazing and captivating camera technique in capturing a live stage production on film, and the bonus track of the plays. The royal shakespeare company rsc is a major british theatre company, based in stratforduponavon, warwickshire, england. Shakespeares primary source for richard ii, as for most of his chronicle histories. Plot summary representations of kingship and power in shakespeare s second tetralogy shakespeare s reputation in elizabethan england. Groom what my tongue dares not, that my heart shall say. On saturday 23rd april 2016 david tennant will host a live broadcast on bbc two to celebrate shakespeares legacy. David tennant, oliver ford davies, michael pennington, nigel lindsay, jane lapotaire, royal shakespeare company. Written in 1595, richard ii occupies a significant place in the shakespeare canon, marking the transition from the earlier history plays dominated by civil war and stark power to a more nuanced representation of the political conflicts of englands past where character and politics are inextricably intertwined. Perhaps it was because there were so many characters, a lot of them appeared briefly and reappeared much later, and most of them had 2 or 3 different names, which were used alternately.
David tennant stars as the doomed richard ii in greg dorans criticallyacclaimed royal shakespeare company production, available for the first time online across the world. King richard the second by william shakespeare free ebook. Beziehungen zu fuhren ist schwierig genug, auch ohne daruber. A video recording, using a single, fixed camera, of the royal shakespeare companys 1984 production of richard iii. Nov 21, 20 david tennant plays richard ii as he hands his crown to bollingbroke, played by nigel lindsay. David tennant plays richard ii like a casual hippie the spectator. Captured live in stratforduponavon, this adaptation was the first production of artistic director gregory dorans sixyear plan to stage all of shakespeare s. The raigne of king edward the third, commonly shortened to edward iii, is an elizabethan play printed anonymously in 1596, and partly written by william shakespeare. Richards three older brothers were edmund, edward, and george. The life and death of king richard the second, commonly called richard ii, is a history play by. Shakespeares richard ii and the essex rebellion the. Richard, to groom if thou love me, tis time thou wert away. After a long civil war between the royal families of york and lancaster, england enjoys a period of peace under king edward iv and the victorious yorks.
April 1971 in bathgate, west lothian, schottland als david john. Richard ii, royal shakespeare theatre curtain call. Jan 23, 20 david tennant is to star as richard ii as part of the royal shakespeare company s new season, which also includes adaptations of hilary mantels wolf hall and bring up the bodies. Royal shakespeare company, royal shakespeare theatre, stratforduponavon monday, december 2, 20, live from stratforduponavon, folger theatre directed by gregory doran. David tennant plays richard ii as he hands his crown to bollingbroke, played by nigel lindsay. The first part of his history tetralogy, shakespeare s interpretation of the deposed king is brought to life in this richly detailed production from the royal shakespeare company. Richard ii is so lyrical and thoughtprovoking that it may be my favorite of all the plays. David tennant is to star as richard ii as part of the royal shakespeare companys new season, which also includes adaptations of hilary mantels wolf hall and bring up the bodies.
It is based on the life of king richard ii of england ruled 7799 and is the first part of a tetralogy, referred to by some scholars as the henriad, followed by three. Richard ii the oxford shakespeare william shakespeare edited by anthony b. As anger mounts, a battle for the soul of england begins and one mans divine right to rule is called into question. The tragedy of richard ii by william shakespeare youtube. Richard ii stage footage act iv, scene 1 the deposition scene. This production played at the royal shakespeare theatre in stratforduponavon and the barbican in. A man whose vanity threatens to divide the great houses of england and drag his people into a dynastic civil war that will last 100 years. The last major play in the oxford shakespeare series, richard ii features a freshly edited version of the text based on the early quartos and first folio of 1623, with thorough accompanying material for readers, students, and performers.
Plot summary representations of kingship and power in shakespeares second tetralogy shakespeares reputation in elizabethan england. Richard ii, chronicle play in five acts by william shakespeare, written in 159596 and published in a quarto edition in 1597 and in the first folio of 1623. It has recently become accepted as part of shakespeare s canon of plays. In 1601, shakespeare was not questioned, though he was the named author on the title page of the second edition of richard ii, published in 1598. They even performed before the queen on the eve of essexs execution just 17 days after richard ii was staged.
William shakespeare 15641616 the tragedy of king richard ii, by william shakespeare, is the first of the history series that continues with parts 1 and 2 of king henry iv and with the life of king henry v. A story of power and plotting, richard ii is the first of shakespeares four plays about the house of lancaster. He now believes that the only things he owns are his death and his skin, a morbid image suggesting the despair he feels in this situation. Richard is imprisoned in pomfret castle, where he faces his death alone, philosophically contemplating the meaning of his fall from grandeur. Shakespeare definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Shakespeares poetic masterpiece is an epic tale of destruction, ruin and decay that casts light on the decline of a kingdom and the solitude of power. The royal shakespeare company has announced that david tennant will host a live bbc two broadcast to celebrate shakespeare s legacy and richard ii will play in new york in 2016. Moreover, the status of his company seems to have been undiminished. Captured live in stratforduponavon, this adaptation was the first production of artistic director gregory dorans sixyear plan to stage all of shakespeares. The royal shakespeare company has announced that david tennant will host a live bbc two broadcast to celebrate shakespeares legacy and richard ii will play in new york in 2016. Richard iii page 1 the man known as richard iiirichard iii was born on october 2, 1452, the fourth, and youngest surviving son of richard plantagenet, 3rd duke of york, and cecily neville. Richard ii concludes my 3plays long william shakespeare streak, i am going to take a break for a while now.
And here have i the daintiness of ear to cheque time broke in a disorderd string. David tennant to play richard ii in rscs winter season bbc. Language english country great britain medium video technical information colour sound recording date 9 jan 1985 duration 194 mins credits director bill alexander writer. Screening of the play, starring david tennant as richard ii. But for the concord of my state and time had not an ear to hear my true time broke. Richard ii is the first production in a new cycle of shakespeare s history plays, directed by gregory, that will be. Richard ii recorded live at the royal shakespeare theatre, stratforduponavon, november 20. But edwards younger brother, richard, resents edwards power and the happiness of those around him. Sir pierce of exton decides solely on his own to execute the deposed king, and then, as a result, he is banished by king henry. The quarto edition omits the deposition scene in act iv, almost certainly as a result of censorship. The royal shakespeare company produced the play with david tennant in the lead role in 20. Richard ii royal shakespeare company digital theatre.
The company employs over 1,000 staff and produces around 20 productions a year. Announcing that david tennant would be playing richard ii for the rsc later this year, director gregory doran said the actor who played hamlet. A fantastic production of richard ii by the royal shakespeare company. The rsc plays regularly in london, newcastle upon tyne, and on tour across the uk and internationally. Richard ii royal shakespeare company youtube rscs richard ii lets talk of graves speech duration. Saison zur royal shakespeare company zuruck, um richard ii zu spielen. King richard ii by william shakespeare free at loyal books. David tennant richard, nigel lindsay bolingbroke, oliver ford davies duke of york, michael pennington john of gaunt, emma hamilton the queen, jane lapotaire duchess of gloucester, elliot barnesworrell groom, antony byrne. The life and death of king richard the second, commonly called richard ii, is a history play by william shakespeare believed to have been written in approximately 1595.
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