Shakespeares take on The War of The Roses, the longest running civil war in England, runs from Richard II to Richard III by way of Henry IV, V and VII. It also happens to offer some of his finest work. Tonight we kick off the series with the insightful RICHARD II. David Tennant is fantastic as the king whos weak grasp of realpolitik kicks off this tragic period in Englands history. And on Wednesday you can look forward to Antony Sher as an incredibly funny FALSTAFF (one of Shakespeares greatest creations) in HENRY IV PART ONE. You can get your tickets here sjcav.org/page.asp?n=Eventdetails&i=5179&z=2 But in the meantime, sit back, relax and enjoy Michael Penningtons rendition of one of the most poetic soliloquies in RICHARD II as John of Gaunt mourns the end of the golden age of Albion.
Posted on: Fri, 09 May 2014 08:30:00 +0000