Richard III

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Extra, Extra

By · February 6, 2013 · 16:30 · 0 Comments

The rest of the day’s news.

Historians today confirmed the tragic death of Richard of Gloucster. A 556 year old Welshman was said to be helping police with their enquiries. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Hidden Kings: In Search Of London’s Concealed Monarchs

By · February 5, 2013 · 10:00 · 7 Comments

Richard III isn’t the only king hiding away in a bit of tarmac somewhere.

Johnny Flynn and Mark Rylance / photo by Simon Annand

Theatre Review: Richard III @ Apollo Theatre

By · November 19, 2012 · 11:00 · 0 Comments

Mark Rylance tears up the London stage once more.

Mark Rylance as Richard III

Theatre Review: Richard III @ The Globe

By · July 26, 2012 · 16:00 · 0 Comments

Mark Rylance makes Globe return with Richard III.

Wayne Cater (Tyrell) and Richard Clothier (King Richard) in Richard III. Photo by Manuel Harlan

Theatre Review: Richard III @ Hampstead Theatre

By · June 27, 2011 · 15:00 · 1 Comment

The most riotous Shakespeare in town, lurching from urbanity to deranged, blackly comic violence.

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Review: Richard III At The Tower Of London

By · April 4, 2011 · 15:30 · 1 Comment

Perfect venue, but even more perfect performance

Modern Richard at the old Tower

Preview: Richard III @ Tower of London

By · March 24, 2011 · 14:15 · 1 Comment

What will the ravens think?

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Monday Miscellanea

By · November 26, 2007 · 8:28 · 0 Comments

This Week In London’s History Monday – 26th November 1983: An armed robbery at the Brinks Mat warehouse near Heathrow Airport becomes the largest heist in British history, as £25 million worth of gold bullion is pinched. Tuesday – 27th November 2000: 10-year-old schoolboy Damilola …