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A king's iron fist crumbles under the weight of his fatal political miscalculations in Shakespeare’s historical drama.
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Shakespeare lovers | Drama fans | History buffs
Tony and Olivier award-winning creative Nicholas Hytner brings this razor-sharp exploration of power, legitimacy, and political vulnerability. Composed around 1595, the play represents a critical moment in Shakespeare's dramatic evolution - later used as a political statement during the Earl of Essex's rebellion.
Catch Olivier-award-winning actor Jonathan Bailey shed the glamour of Bridgerton and dive into the psychological depth of Shakespeare’s intense drama. Adapted from, arguably, the most celebrated historical tetralogy, the grey protagonist has previously been defined by legendary actors like John Gielgud, Mark Rylance, and Ian McKellen. Get tickets to Richard II in London today and experience the increasingly relevant tragedy at Bridge Theatre.
The story
Richard II is a monarch walking a razor's edge, his charisma constantly undermined by his poor political instincts. When Henry Bolingbroke challenges his authority, Richard's world crashes against the mounting wave of rebellion. What happens when a king who believes in his divine right is dismantled, piece by piece, until nothing but the traces of his cruel political mechanics remain?
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Guests from United States, Germany, France and over 8 countries have loved this experienceWhat our guests say
Sushma
Apr, 2025Verified booking
Performances and the venue itself ! Spectacular use of the space
Amy
Apr, 2025Verified booking
Nice interpretation, excellent actors but overly mic'ed especially Richard II. It was distracting. He needs to learn to project.Veronica
Apr, 2025Verified booking
The performances and the music were great. The seats were also comfortable but unfortunately we could not see everything properly (gallery BB)
Gudrun
Apr, 2025Verified booking
It had been impressive how they can play on such a smal square. I was there the first time .I love the the bridge theater , I haven't seen something like that before. The time of Richard II had been realy difficult getting betrayed but seems to be not better today. I am glad I went there, thanks Gudrun Cornford
Karen
Apr, 2025Verified booking
The performance was excellent. Fast-paced, very well-acted, with abundant comic-relief in what is a very heavy play. Enjoyed seeing this take on the okay
Show details
Genre: Play
Start date: Feb 10, 2025
Closing date: May 10, 2025
Theater name: Bridge Theatre
Find the best seats with our Bridge Theatre seating plan.
Theater facilities: Cloakrooms, bar, restrooms.
Theater accessibility: Dementia-friendly, level access, accessible toilets, accessible seats, audio-described performances, touch tours, guide dogs welcome, neck loops, assisted listening captioned performances.
Dress code: Smart casual
Cast & crew
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Director: Nicholas Hytner
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Leading roles: Jonathan Bailey as Richard II
Additional tips
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Most theaters are air-conditioned year-round, so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case.
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Children under the age of 5 will not be permitted in the auditorium.
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Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+
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The Theater is a cashless venue and only accepts payments in credit/debit cards or mobile payment services.
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- You will receive an email with your Richard II voucher. Please display the same on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID.
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