Richard III

The Almeida Theatre makes its live screening debut with an explosive new adaptation of Richard III, directed by Almeida Artistic Director Rupert Goold with Ralph Fiennes as Shakespeare’s most notorious villain and Vanessa Redgrave as Queen Margaret.
 
War-torn England is reeling after years of bitter conflict. King Edward is ailing, and as political unrest begins to stir once more, Edward’s brother Richard – vicious in war, despised in peacetime – awaits the opportunity to seize his brother’s crown.  
 
Through the malevolent Richard, Shakespeare examines the all-consuming nature of the desire for power in a society riddled by conflict. Olivier-winning director Rupert Goold’s (Macbeth, King Charles III) searing new production hones a microscopic focus on the mythology surrounding a monarch whose machinations are inextricably woven into the fabric of British history.

‘Richard III is an ideal choice for the first Almeida live event.'
The Independent ★★★★

‘Ralph Fiennes is riveting'
The Times ★★★★

'Thrilling'
Mail On Sunday ★★★★

'Fiennes delivers an award-worthy performance'
Huffington Post
 
Cast includes: David Annen, Joseph Arkley, Tom Canton, Daniel Cerquiera, Simon Coates, Susan Engel, Ralph Fiennes, James Garnon, Mark Hadfield, Scott Handy, Finbar Lynch, Aislín McGuckin, Joseph Mydell, Vanessa Redgrave, Joshua Riley, Joanna Vanderham.

Please note that if this film were MPAA rated it would likely be rated R for one scene of sex and violence.