Richard II
Overview of the production
Richard II is charismatic, eloquent, and flamboyantly witty. And a
disastrous King – dishonest, dangerous, and politically incompetent. Echoing down the centuries is the perennial problem: how to deal with a ruler who has a rock-solid right to rule but is set on wrecking the country he leads.
Shakespeare’s subtle, caustic, and powerful play revolves round two startlingly modern figures: Richard, an autocrat who believes he is divinely sanctioned, and Henry Bullingbrook, a hard-headed pragmatist who has genuine authority.
Richard II is played by Jonathan Bailey, whose past work includes Bridgerton, Fellow Travellers, Cassio in Nicholas Hytner’s National Theatre production of Othello and Edgar to Ian McKellen’s King Lear. He has also won an Olivier Award for his role of Jamie in Company and is Fiyero in the Wicked movie.
Image credits: Photography Jason Bell, Creative Muse Creative Communications
General Information
Performance schedule
Monday – Saturday: 7.30pm
Thursday & Saturday: 2.30pm
Length
2 hrs 40 mins, incl. 20 min interval
Access Performances
Audio Described & Touch Tour: Saturday 12 April at 2.30pm
Captioned: Friday 2 May at 7.30pm
More about our Access facilities
Young Bridge tickets
Young Bridge members can login to access an exclusive allocation of tickets for £19.50 each in Gallery 2 and £29.50 in the Stalls
Schools Rate
Tue, Wed & Thu matinees performances at £25 each, with 1 free teacher for every 10 pupils. Bands A–C, excludes premium tickets. Minimum of 10 tickets
Visit our Schools’ page for more details
Groups of 10+
Band A tickets at £89.50 reduced to £65, Band B tickets at £69.50 reduced to £49.50. Band C tickets at £49.50 reduced to £35. Valid Tue, Wed & Thu matinees. Minimum of 10 tickets
Contact groups@bridgetheatre.co.uk or fill out our group booking form for more details
All offers are subject to availability
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We are unable to guarantee the appearance of any cast member on any given date.
