Richard II finds him at his lucid, atmospheric best. The play has always struck me as a curiously unrewarding drama. It is packed with indistinguishable noblemen throwing down their gloves and ...

If you’ve ever seen the Westminster Abbey image of Richard II at his coronation, complete with lavish golden backdrop, you’ll understand, as Shakespeare did, why he thought he was so special. A good ...

Sarah Crompton reviews Richard II, the first of BBC Two's adaptations of four of Shakespeare's history plays The Hollow Crown. By Sarah Crompton 01 July 2012 • 7:30am Ben Whishaw (right) stars ...

Richard II theatre review: an eloquent staging of Shakespeare’s grand study of power Jonathan Bailey is magnetic in the title role of Nicholas Hytner’s production at London’s Bridge Theatre ...