Richard III

Richard III

Eclectic Company Theatre
5312 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood

It's a truism that in narrative drama, the villains get the best lines. That's why Richard III is one of the most coveted roles in Shakespearean literature. Shakespeare's history play recounts how Richard ascended to the throne and consolidated his power largely by accomplishing the murder of his perceived political adversaries, including members of his own family, in a story that resonates as surprisingly modern. Fast, vicious and murderous, Richard III revels in Shakespeare's gleeful poetry, hurtling along with Richard on his psychotic vision of world domination. Director Natasha Troop describes the design elements of the current production as a mash-up of the futuristic and 1930s-era retro, highlighting both the elegance of life at court and the coldness of the Plantagenet feud.

Thru - Aug 30, 2015