RICHARD iii
Set in an alternative early 20th Century, Richard III by William Shakespeare tells the story of the power-hungry Richard, Duke of Gloucester, and just how far he is willing to go to get, and to keep, the crown.
What happens when his nearest advisors turn against him, just as the heroic Richmond raises his rebel army?
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Originally an outdoor production by Masque Theatre in 2022, Nothing But Roaring brought the band back together - including director John Myhill - to tell the story in radio format in seven short episodes.
Episode 1
In this opening episode, King Edward IV celebrates his victory in the Wars of the Roses, and we discover that Richard, Duke of Gloucester, isn't quite as happy as the rest of the kingdom with his brother's ascent to the throne...
Episode 2
King Edward IV's health is failing, and bitter in-fighting between the various factions comes to a head. Deposed Queen, Margaret, arrives to curse those who killed her son and husband, and Richard plots Clarence's death.
Episode 3
The imprisoned Clarence talks dreams with his guard, Brackenbury, and King Edward IV entreats his battling family to make peace with one another.
Episode 4
King Edward IV is dead, and the race is on to gain control of his son, Prince Edward. Richard and Buckingham have the young Prince's uncles imprisoned.
Episode 5
The nobles meet to discuss Prince Edward's Coronation, but Hastings discovers what it means to go against Richard. Buckingham guides Richard towards the crown...
Episode 6
King Richard is crowned, but how safe does he feel on the throne? He puts plans in place to secure his position, which means trouble for the children of King Edward IV, and threatens to leave Richard more isolated than ever before.
Episode 7
Please note, this episode contains gun fire and loud bangs.
Bloopers
Things don't always go to plan when we're recording... Enjoy 2 and a bit minutes of daftness from the cast of Nothing But Roaring and Masque Theatre's Richard III
CAST
Isaac Griggs - Richard, Duke of Gloucester
James Lickman - Duke of Buckingham
Nicola Osborne - Queen Elizabeth
Sue Whyte - Queen Margaret
Rob Kendall - William, Lord Hastings
Jan Stoppani - Duchess of York
Carmen Simoni - Lady Anne
David Deegan - Duke of Clarence
Edward Toone - Earl of Richmond
Jen Kenny - Sir William Catesby
James Skeggs - Earl of Derby
Will Brown - Sir Richard Ratcliffe
Mairead Kearins - Rivers
Chris Matthewman - First Murderer
Tom Rose - Second Murderer
Robin Burgess - Prince Edward
Xander Cockcroft - Duke of York
Ste Applegate - Edward IV
Alistair Way - Sir Robert Brackenbury
April Pardoe - Messenger
James Burgess - Sir James Tyrrel
Meryl Couper - Dorset
Roger Toone - Archbishop of York
Lynette Applegate - Grey
Athana Leeson - Blunt
Graham Breeze - Lord Mayor of London
David Chappell - Sir Christopher Unswick
Angela Mayes - Guard / Citizen
Maggie Holland - Guard / Citizen
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Based on the abridged text by John Myhill
Director - John Myhill
Audio Direction - Rebecca Cockcroft