Sold-out production from London makes big-screen debut in Sedona at Mary D. Fisher Theatre
Sedona AZ (May 20, 2014) – The Royal Shakespeare Company’s extraordinary production of “Richard II” makes its Sedona big-screen debut on Memorial Day — Monday, May 26. The Sedona International Film Festival hosts the high-definition premiere of William Shakespeare’s renowned play. There will be one show at 2 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
Back by popular demand, the first ever live cinema broadcast from the stage of the Royal Shakespeare Company, “Richard II”, hits the big screen in the United States. The company is delighted to be bringing back this 2013 sellout production of Richard II (the fastest selling show in the RSC’s history), with David Tennant in the title role and directed by RSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran.
Richard is King, ordained by God to lead his people. But he is also a man of very human weakness. A man whose vanity threatens to divide the great houses of England and drag his people into a dynastic civil war that will last 100 years.
“David Tennant gives a bravado performance of a multi-layered, complex and intelligent medieval king in Shakespeare’s masterful history play. Gregory Doran’s production is superbly orchestrated. This is a lucid, moving production packed with tremendous performances.” — Daily Express
“Gregory Doran’s exceptional production is a rousing triumph.” — Observer
“The cast is beyond superlative. A literally awe-inspiring production.” — Time Out
“A lucid and gripping account of Richard II. David Tennant is in splendid form here. In his gorgeous, gold-embroidered robes, this Richard is wrapped in the mystique of medieval majesty.” — The Independent
“One of the hottest tickets of the year” — The Times
“Richard II” will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Monday, May 26 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $15, or $12.50 for Film Festival members. Tickets are available in advance at the Sedona International Film Festival office or by calling 928-282-1177. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A, in West Sedona. For more information, visit: www.SedonaFilmFestival.org.