Details

Henry VI concedes that the House of York shall inherit the crown after his death, angering his wife Margaret who fights for the House of Lancaster. Fathers kill sons, sons kill fathers. The House of York prevails and Edward IV is crowned, unaware that his brother Richard, Duke of Gloucester is already plotting his downfall.

Cast/Performers

Tom Beard (Edward), Fiona Bell (Margaret), Geff Francis (Warwick), Aidan McArdle (Richard), David Oyelowo (Henry VI), Rhashan Stone (George), Geoffrey Streatfield (Clifford), Clive Wood (York)

Creatives/Company

Author: Shakespeare
Company: Royal Shakespeare Company
Director(s): Michael Boyd, Terry King (fight), Sarah Esdaile (associate director)
Design: Tom Piper
Lighting: Heather Carson
Sound: Andrea J Cox
Choreographer: Liz Ranken