Introducing Richard III: William Shakespeare’s Darkest Villain Richard III was a real historical figure born in 1452. He was crowned king in 1483, but his reign lasted little more than two years.

Richard III has long stood accused of murdering his nephews in 1483, but some experts doubt it. A new piece of evidence has ...

As Shakespeare depicts the king’s reign from June 1483 to August 1485, Richard III’s kingdom was wrought with chaos, confusion and corruption that fueled civil conflict in England. As a ...

He then betrays his family and commits crimes until he’s crowned the king of England. Presenter: Richard the III really existed, but wasn’t quite as gross as Shakespeare insisted. He’s a ...

A dynamic performance by DeRod Taylor imbues the title character with a villainous charm that quickly wins over the audience ...

Grunion theater critic Sean McMullen review’s the Long Beach Shakespeare Company’s production of “Richard III.” ...

As Shakespeare depicts the king’s reign from June 1483 to August 1485, Richard III’s kingdom was wrought with chaos, confusion and corruption that fuelled civil conflict in England.

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