—The Guardian
Richard III
Book Now
11/05/2017–10/06/2017
Greg Hicks nominated for Best Male Performance in Off West Awards
King Edward is on the throne, and England is at peace. But don’t worry – it won’t be that way for long.
Gripping and outrageous, Shakespeare’s Richard III is the tale of a ruthless, power-crazed misogynist who lies and cheats his way to the highest seat in the land.
In their latest collaboration after the critically-acclaimed Clarion and An Enemy of the People, Arcola’s Artistic Director Mehmet Ergen directs RSC Associate Artist Greg Hicks (Macbeth, Coriolanus, King Lear) as the tyrant King Richard III.
“I’ll have this crown of mine cut from my shoulders
Before I’ll see the crown so foul misplaced.”
“★★★★ A swift, clear, actor-driven rendition ... Greg Hicks is a magnetic, darkly memorable king ... Anthony Lamble has created a highly effective split-level set ... and there are impressive performances from the 18-strong cast”
“★★★★ Greg Hicks is magnetic in a furiously intense version of Shakespeare's brutal play ... a captivating central performance that stands with the best of recent times ... an accomplished supporting cast”
“★★★★★ Hail King Greg! This is a performance to be seen and remembered.”
“★★★★★ In an age of ‘post-truth’ politics and in the run-up to the June 8 election, watching Mehmet Ergen’s fantastic production of Richard III is an unsettling experience”
“★★★★ Twistedly irresistible ... three hours pass in alarmed fascination … Ergen’s production is above all ensemble: a real actors’ show”
“★★★★ The entire cast worked well off each other ... [Hicks'] dark, commanding presence creates a magnetic pull”
“★★★★ Greg Hicks is rivetting. This searching production hits home. Hard.”
“★★★★ A marvellous malevolent Richard ... a fine staging by director Mehmet Ergen in which Greg Hicks gives a spell binding performance”
“★★★★ Excellent ... a vibrant depiction of one of England's most cruel sovereigns”
Cast
| Jane Bertish | |
| Jim Bywater | |
| Jamie de Courcey | |
| Femi Elufowoju, jr | |
| Annie Firbank | |
| Peter Guinness | |
| Greg Hicks | |
| Mark Jax | |
| Paul Kemp | |
| Sara Powell | |
| Georgina Rich | |
| Matthew Sim | |
| Samuel Billington-Farmer | |
| Cameron Lane | |
| Aidan Layton | |
| Alex Leppard | |
| Dominic Cicak | |
| Christos Floros | |
| Guy Hodgkinson | |
| Jonathan Keane |
Text |
William Shakespeare |
Direction |
Mehmet Ergen |
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Design |
Anthony Lamble |
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Lighting Design |
David Howe |
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Sound Design |
Dinah Mullen |
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Associate Costume Designer |
Sarah June Mills |
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Assistant Director |
Quentin Beroud |
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Assistant Director (Young People) |
Bec Martin-Williams |
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Dramaturgy |
Jack Gamble, Jonathan Powell |
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Choreography |
Lucy Cullingford |
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Fight Direction |
Terry King |
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Production Manager |
Ben Karakashian |
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Stage Manager |
Christie DuBois |
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Assistant Stage Manager |
Bethan McKnight, Rebecca Mitchell |
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PR |
Kevin Wilson |
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Photography |
Alex Brenner |
A production by Arcola Theatre.
Tickets
| Best | £22 (£19 conc, £17 previews) |
| Standard | £20 (£17 conc, £15 previews) |
| Value | £16 (£14 conc, £12 previews) |
| Restricted | £12 (£10 previews) |
Tickets are £10 or less with Arcola Passport.
Monday - Saturday at 7.30pm.
Saturday matinees at 3pm.
No performances Sunday.
Preview pricing: 11 - 13 May
Press night: 15 May
Supporters' night: 12 May
Jeannie's Theatre Conversations: 20 May, 3pm
Relaxed performance: 20 May, 3pm
Pay What You Can Tuesdays – limited allocation of tickets available in person, each Tuesday from 6pm. More info »
Group /school rates (for 10+ people) available. Contact Box Office »
Running time: 165 minutes approximately (including interval).
This production contains:
ViolenceScenes of a sexual nature
Drug use
Haze
Loud noises