William Shakespeare is one of the most popular playwrights to ever live, and a recent depiction of characters in plays has been causing a stir.
Richard III is a popular play that is considered a tragedy by many. It has inspired subsequent works in Europe and many other countries, and the most iconic character in the play is, of course, Richard III. Jealous, cruel, and hot-tempered, Richard of Gloucester wants to be King of England, and he kills his brothers, nephews, and other opposition to achieve his goal. The role of Richard III has been played by prominent actors like Laurence Olivier and Denzel Washington.
He is always depicted as a manipulative person with a hunchback, limping arm, and a mean face.
Richard III is also thought to be disabled (not specified). In a production for the UK’s Royal Shakespeare company, they chose disabled Arthur Hughes to play as lead. This has rarely happened before, as famously disabled characters have typically been played mainly by able-bodied actors.
Hughes said, “Richard III is a political thriller. Shakespeare uses tyrants like Richard as commentaries on power, how power draws people who aren’t suited to wielding it. Once Richard gets the power he desires, he has no idea what to do with it, because he’s so unfit to lead – like many of our current leaders.”
The play has been remained a staple for centuries, and its depictions will only become more interesting.
Richard III is a popular play that is considered a tragedy by many. It has inspired subsequent works in Europe and many other countries, and the most iconic character in the play is, of course, Richard III. Jealous, cruel, and hot-tempered, Richard of Gloucester wants to be King of England, and he kills his brothers, nephews, and other opposition to achieve his goal. The role of Richard III has been played by prominent actors like Laurence Olivier and Denzel Washington.
He is always depicted as a manipulative person with a hunchback, limping arm, and a mean face.
Richard III is also thought to be disabled (not specified). In a production for the UK’s Royal Shakespeare company, they chose disabled Arthur Hughes to play as lead. This has rarely happened before, as famously disabled characters have typically been played mainly by able-bodied actors.
Hughes said, “Richard III is a political thriller. Shakespeare uses tyrants like Richard as commentaries on power, how power draws people who aren’t suited to wielding it. Once Richard gets the power he desires, he has no idea what to do with it, because he’s so unfit to lead – like many of our current leaders.”
The play has been remained a staple for centuries, and its depictions will only become more interesting.
