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Did you know? A production from In 2018 we had 19,940 screenings around the world. by William Shakespeare directed by Joe Hill-Gibbins Enjoy the show We hope you enjoy your National Theatre Please do let us know what you think Live screening. We make every attempt to through our channels listed below or Cast Creative Team replicate the theatre experience as closely approach the cinema manager to share King Richard the Second Direction Joe Hill-Gibbins as possible for your enjoyment. your thoughts. Simon Russell Beale Design ULTZ Bolingbroke Leo Bill Light James Farncombe Bagot/Aumerle Martins Imhangbe Sound Peter Rice Connect with us Carlisle Natalie Klamar Dramaturg Jeff James York John Mackay Casting Ginny Schiller CDG Gaunt/Willoughby Joseph Mydell Costume Supervisor Claire Wardroper Explore Never miss out Mowbray/Bushy Associate Designer Charlotte Espiner Go behind the scenes of The Tragedy of King Get the latest news from Green/Duchess of York Saskia Reeves Resident Director Lucy Wray Richard the Second and learn more about National Theatre Live straight Northumberland Robin Weaver how our broadcasts happen on our website. to your inbox. Broadcast Team ntlive.com ntlive.com/signup Director for Screen Tony Grech-Smith Technical Producer Christopher C Bretnall Script Supervisor Amanda Church Lighting Consultant Gemma O’Sullivan Join in Feedback Sound Supervisor Conrad Fletcher Use #RichardII and be a Share your thoughts by taking our part of the conversation online. short online survey and enter into a prize draw to win £100. /ntlive ntlive.com/feedback @ntlive Running time: Approx. 1 hour 55 mins, with no interval. Who is David Hare? Coming soon About the play Find the next broadcast or screening near you at ntlive.com From ‘The Impossibility of Power’, by Phillip Collins, in the programme for The Tragedy of King Richard the Second David Hare is one of the UK’s most prolifi c David Hare was recently described by and critically acclaimed writers, having the Washington Post as ‘the premiere Margo Channing. Legend. 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