'Richard II'
venue
Shakespeare House
Dates
5th - 7th December 2019
Director
Matt Swan
“Impressive directorial debut…”
Review from TheatreWhippet
Longtime DSTC actor Matt Swan took to the director’s chair for the first time with this mesmerising production of ‘Richard II’ at Shakespeare House. The set was a bewitching garden that immediately drew audiences into the story of a doomed monarch and a pivotal chapter in British history.
The cast effortlessly brought life to what can be a difficult play with James Dean demonstrating a humanity and sympathetic nature to Richard that is all too often absent from portrayals of the trapped king. Richard Davy was a noble, honour-bound Bolingbroke and Jenny Earl brought heart and gravitas to her moving turn as John of Gaunt. Alongside such established talents this production also showcased some excellent work by newcomers to the company, Brogan Piggott proving a great success as a complex, charismatic Aumerle and Craig Campbell solid and compelling as both Mowbray and Northumberland.
Crew
Director - Matt Swan
Assistant Director - Alan Smith
PA to the Director - Emma Duder
Sound & Music Design - Matt Swan
Lighting & Sound Operation - Neil Jones
Properties - Charlotte Matthews
Wardrobe - Flora Palmer & Charlotte Matthews with assistance from Tim Heywood & Vanessa Anderson
Rehearsal Prompt - Steph Mee
Set Construction - Ken Owen & Neil Jones with assistance from Karen Owen
Graphic Design & Photography - Emma Duder
Publicity - James Dean
Business Manager - Charlotte Matthews
Front of House - Members of the company
Cast
King Richard II - James Dean
Bolingbroke - Richard Davy
John of Gaunt / Bishop of Carlisle - Jenny Earl
Duke of York - Niki Caister
Duchess of York / Gardener - Mo Pickering-Symes
Aumerle - Brogan Piggott
Queen - Abbie Evans
Duchess of Gloucester / Lady in Waiting - Christine Smith
Mowbray / Northumberland - Craig Campbell
Ross - Will Gough
Marshal / Willoughby - David Dunford
Harry Percy - Martin Weston
Bushy / Fitzwater - Alex Wrampling
Bagot - Edward Pickering-Symes
Green / Salisbury / Surrey - Danny Duder
Gardener’s Assistant - Irene Button
Gardener’s Assistant - James Brereton