Richard II (2024)
In a revolutionary adaptation by Brad Fraser, this Richard is the story of a king who believes that God gives him the right to live above the rules and who ultimately suffers the consequences. The story is embedded in a time of great freedom that is soon crushed - the late 1970s and early '80s: when lives were lived at great volume against a suffocating strain of conservatism and fear. Fraser's adaptation maintains Shakespeare's text but draws on sources beyond Richard II.
Director: Jillian Keiley
Runtime: 139 min
Release Date: January 27, 2024
Cast
- Stephen Jackman-Torkoff - King Richard II
- David Collins - John of Gaunt
- Jordin Hall - Henry Bolingbroke
- Sarah Orenstein - Helena Percy, Countess of Northumberland
- Michael Spencer-Davis - Edmund, Duke of York
- Emilio Vieira - Duke of Aumerle
- Sarah Dodd - Lady Scroop
- Thomas Duplessie - Harry Percy
- Charlie Gallant - Lord Willoughby
- Matthew Kabwe - Lord Ross
Screenplay
- Brad Fraser (Adaptation)
Production: Stratford Festival
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jillian Keiley
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Richard II about?
- In a revolutionary adaptation by Brad Fraser, this Richard is the story of a king who believes that God gives him the right to live above the rules and who ultimately suffers the consequences. The story is embedded in a time of great freedom that is soon crushed - the late 1970s and early '80s: when lives were lived at great volume against a suffocating strain of conservatism and fear. Fraser's adaptation maintains Shakespeare's text but draws on sources beyond Richard II.
- Who directed Richard II?
- Richard II was directed by Jillian Keiley.
- Who stars in Richard II?
- Richard II stars Stephen Jackman-Torkoff, David Collins, Jordin Hall, Sarah Orenstein, Michael Spencer-Davis, Emilio Vieira.
- How long is Richard II?
- Richard II has a runtime of 2h 19m (139 minutes).