Bailey was described as “a vicious monarch” by our critic in the WhatsOnStage review.. Richard II sees Shakespeare delve into themes of political power and authority, foregrounding on the contrast ...

The story of Richard II’s rule is the story of what happens when a ruler demands loyalty to himself as an individual, rather than duty to the established constitution; when he seeks to create his own ...

For a Shakespeare play rooted in metaphors about the cultivation of the English landscape, however, this Richard II seems to gain little from becoming a lengthy boardroom battle between ...

The Duke and Duchess of York, choice supporting roles both, are in the capable hands of Michael Simkins and Amanda Root, and an attention-grabbing Seamus Dillane (whose Tony-winning father, Stephen, ...

Richard II – Brilliant Bailey. Jonathan Bailey has recently shot to international stardom thanks to roles in the Netflix series Bridgerton and the movie adaptation of Wicked, but his roots are ...

REVIEW: Bridgerton and Wicked star Jonathan Bailey stars as Shakespeare's Richard II at the Bridge Theatre, London. By Neil Norman 00:28, Wed, Feb 19, 2025 | UPDATED: 00:28, Wed, Feb 19, 2025 ...

Still, Richard II, with its rigid structure and strict double-narrative about two different styles of kingship, is never going to be a crowd-pleaser unless it’s by star casting.Hence Bailey. He ...

A new production of Shakespeare's Richard II at London's Bridge Theatre officially opened February 18, and the reviews are in. Two-time Tony winner Nicholas Hytner is at the helm, with the run set ...

A nation in need, an unsuitable king, banishments, murders, attempted coups. Richard II has it all and so does Jonathan Bailey. He might be dancing through Hollywood and hanging out with the ...

Jonathan Bailey’s Bratty, Bad-Boy ‘Richard II’ The actor, on a hot streak after “Wicked,” takes on his biggest stage role to date. In London, he plays Shakespeare’s unfortunate king as ...

Of all Shakespeare’s heroes, Richard II is the one who most clearly presents himself as an actor. He’s always trying on roles like clothes, wearing the mantle of kingship, seeing how it looks and then ...