The second play, adapted from Shakespeare's Henry VI Parts II and III, intensifies the conflict between all those grasping for power. The Civil War ebbs and flows as the throne changes hands. A powerless Henry VI becomes a pacifist appalled by the fighting; his beautiful French wife becomes a warrior queen, leading her army into battle. The white rose triumphs, promoting the accession of young Edward IV, but the red rose fights back and Henry VI is king again. As the white rose counter-attacks, nobody quite notices the emergence of an ambitious crookback youngster... called Richard.T0938833929Director Trevor Nunn. Director Cordelia Monsey (associate director). Design John Napier (set design concept). Design Mark Friend. Costume Mark Bouman. Lighting Paul Pyant. Sound Fergus O'Hare. Director Malcolm Ranson (fight director). Music Guy Woolfenden. Director Ginny Schiller (CDG - casting director). Performer Rufus Hound (Jack Cade). Performer Joely Richardson. Performer Robert Sheehan. Performer Kare Conradi. | |
| 21 Sep 15 to 31 Oct 15 | Rose Theatre Kingston, Kingston :: V051452426 listing details L01551892618 |
