The Tragedy of King Richard II
The Tragedy of King Richard II, by William Shakespeare. The actions and repercussions of a proud King, whose vanity and selfishness lead to his downfall.
The Tragedy of King Richard II, by William Shakespeare. The actions and repercussions of a proud King, whose vanity and selfishness lead to his downfall.
Ian McKellen
King Richard II
Timothy West
Henry Bolingbroke
Robert Eddison
Duke of York
Paul Hardwick
John of Gaunt
Peggy Thorpe-Bates
Duchess of York
Trevor Martin
Earl of Northumberland
Andrew Crawford
Bishop of Carlisle
James Laurenson
Sir Pierce of Exton
Lucy Fleming
Queen Isabella
The Tragedy of King Richard II, by William Shakespeare. The actions and repercussions of a proud King, whose vanity and selfishness lead to his downfall.
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