The king is dead. Years of civiil war in England finally seem to be at an end as the House of York claims the throne. The court, however, remains unaware of the schemes of Richard, Duke of Gloucester, and his desire for power at any cost. The masterful and haunting conclusion to Shakespeare's history sequence, Richard III exposes the depraved depths to which one man will descend, carrying a nationn along with him into brutality.

This dark morality tale receives an intimate staging by The Empty Theatre, committed to supporting emerging theatre artists at the start of their professional careers. Visit theemptytheatre.com to learn more.