Richard II

Shakespeare Walla Walla presents the Shakespeare Seattle Company production of "Richard II", William Shakespeare's lyric tale of an ill-suited king toppled from his throne. The production is directed by Shakespeare Seattle Company's Rosa Joshi.

 Shakespeare's "Richard II" is set at the beginning of the fight for the English throne known as the War of the Roses. Ordained by God, King Richard succeeded to the throne at a very young age and has known nothing else other than his role as leader and monarch. Richard’s antics and arrogance try the patience of the great houses of England and threaten to set them into civil war. When Richard goes too far and seizes lands and wealth from his deceased uncle, his cunning and capable cousin, Henry Bolingbroke, topples Richard from the throne. Stripped of his crown and identity, Richard makes an unexpected revelation far more valuable than any kingdom."Richard II" is the first of the 2014 Shakespeare Walla Walla Mainstage productions. (read more)

This is the first production of the 2014 Shakespeare Walla Walla Mainstage Season. Feb. 6-9 performances will be in the Gesa Power House Theatre. There will also be a Pay What You Will dress rehearsal on Feb. 5.