Richard III: Propeller Shakespeare (Oberon Modern Plays)

by William Shakespeare (Author), William Shakespeare (Author), Edward Hall and Roger Warren (Editor)

New
Illustrated
2013
$18.79

Richard III brings the Wars of the Roses cycle of history plays to a close in bloody fashion. Arguably Shakespeare's most villainous king, we watch in horror and delight as Richard murders his way to the throne, unable to resist his cruel wit and dark humour. This is a hugely entertaining and diabolical adventure that tells the story of one man's journey to heaven, then back to hell.

Synopsis

Richard III brings the Wars of the Roses cycle of history plays to a close in bloody fashion. Arguably Shakespeare's most villainous king, we watch in horror and delight as Richard murders his way to the throne, unable to resist his cruel wit and dark humour. This is a hugely entertaining and diabolical adventure that tells the story of one man's journey to heaven, then back to hell.

$18.79

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20+ in stock

More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 112
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Oberon Books
Published: 08 Aug 2013
ISBN 10: 1783190108
ISBN 13: 9781783190102

Author Bio

Edward Hall is Artistic Director of both Propeller and the Hampstead Theatre, London, and an Associate Director of the National Theatre, the Old Vic, and the Watermill Theatre. He has directed at the National, the RSC, Chichester, and theatres worldwide: Boston, New York, Chicago, Denver, Tokyo, winning several major awards. He has also worked extensively on television and radio. Roger Warren's numerous publications include five editions for the Oxford Shakespeare series; he has also prepared many performing editions, especially for Propeller and the Peter Hall Company. He has collaborated with Edward Hall on eleven Shakespeare productions in the last decade.