Date and Time for this Past Event
- Sunday, Jan 16, 2022 7pm - 10pm
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William Peace University
15 E Peace St
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SHAKESPEARE'S LYRICAL MASTERPIECE ABOUT A FALLEN KING
RICHARD II
PART OF THE HENRIAD TETRALOGY, RICHARD II TELLS THE STORY OF A KING'S FALL FROM GRACE AND THE ASCENT OF HIS AMBITIOUS CHALLENGER, HENRY BOLINGBROKE.
A frivolous king. A reluctant prince. A country on the verge of collapse. The first two plays in Shakespeare’s history cycle chronicle civil wars and the rise and fall of kings. After a faction of ambitious noblemen overthrow the young King Richard II, England is plunged into chaos and uncertainty. When the dust settles, there may be a new ruler…but at what cost?
Richard II is a tragic figure who is undone by his own arrogance and lack of understanding. He is overthrown by Henry Bolingbroke, who later becomes Henry IV, and spends the rest of his life in exile. Richard’s fall from power provides a fascinating glimpse into the inner workings of English politics.
Richard II is a masterful exploration of the human condition, and is one of Shakespeare’s most poetic and lyrical plays. It is a must-see for any fans of Shakespeare’s work.
Sweet Tea Shakespeare productions include a live music preshow and intermission.
