King Richard III: Cambridge University European Theatre Group

The king is dead. The show must go on. A new star is waiting in the wings.

Richard of Gloucester is a born performer, stepping up as director as he stages his own irrepressible rise. Casting two performers in the role of England's infamous murderer-king, the Cambridge University European Theatre Group takes a fresh look at the rise and fall of an icon.

'Richard loves Richard. That is, I am I.'

The finest of Cambridge University’s acting and designing talent come together in this innovative and ambitious theatre production visiting The Cockpit Theatre for one performance only. Rediscover Shakespeare's most famous history play with an unstoppable duo at its core.

'Shine out, fair sun, till I have bought a glass,
That I may see my shadow as I pass.'