The Malachites Present 'Richard II' By William Shakespeare

Join Shoreditch’s 5-star Shakespeare Company The Malachites as they return to the crumbling majesty of St Leonard’s Church, with Shakespeare’s lyric tragedy of deposition, divinity and decay - Richard II. Set in an England decimated by plague, Richard is a divinely appointed monarch bringing order and civility to the shattered society of the late 14th century.
Dedicated to illuminating and uncovering the many ties between Shakespeare and Shoreditch, The Malachites endeavor to reunite “The Borough and The Bard”. While Stratford has its Royal Shakespeare Theatre, and Southwark its Globe, Shoreditch (site of the original Theatre and Curtain), lies largely forgotten. Roughly half of Shakespeare’s surviving plays premiered at the Shoreditch Sites and it is the Malachites mission to rediscover this rich heritage.

When Shakespeare first moved to London, St Leonard’s was his congregational church, and may have inspired his setting for Juliet’s famous burial chamber scene. The original “Actor’s Church”, St Leonard’s is the resting place for a number of the Lord Chamberlain’s men including Shakespeare’s greatest actor Richard Burbage.

Following 5-star productions of Titus Andronicus and The Merchant of Venice, The Malachites continue their journey through Shakespeare’s Shoreditch years. Step into the vibrant Shakespearean history, immerse yourself in the breath-taking sights and sounds of St Leonard’s, and enter the delicate and dangerous world of King Richard II. You’re sure to enjoy “one of the best value-for-money shows currently playing in London” (What’s On Stage).

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“This gifted company deserve West-End exposure” British Theatre Guide (The Tempest)

“Extremely impressive and highly creative...provided everything I could have wished for” London Theatre (Titus Andronicus)

“In a summer heavy with Shakespeare, Malachite Theatre has succeeded in upstaging The Globe and Propellor by providing a performance that you can really sink your teeth into, at a price that means there’s no excuse not to go. Excellence has rarely been so affordable” Life In The Cheap Seats (Titus Andronicus)

“A great cast and imposing site-specific location all for £12 surely make this production one of the best value for money currently showing in London” Whats On Stage (Merchant of Venice)

“A talented cast, who adapt to the demands of their roles, and the St Leonard’s setting, which adds depth to the play’s messages about religion and exclusion, allow this production to shine” The Stage (Merchant of Venice)