Richard III shows Richard's rise to power, following his plots and schemes against family and rivals before becoming king of England.
For young people of all ages, this play is a brilliant way to look at leadership and the qualities of a leader as well as looking at a range of themes including:
- Power and Responsibility
- Justice
- Family
EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS
Discover upcoming events and workshops that focus on Richard III
RICHARD III: ENGLISH AND DRAMA CONFERENCE
This one-day conference in Stratford-upon-Avon offers students a unique insight into our current production of Richard III, with an examination of the interpretive choices made by the company and a close reading and exploration of key scenes.
16 September 2022
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BESPOKE SHAKESPEARE WORKSHOPS FOR KEY STAGEs 2-5
Two hour workshops in our Clore Learning Centre, on any Shakespeare play, tailored to the needs of your students, led by an RSC Associate Learning Practitioner.
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RESOURCES
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TEACHER PACKS
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