Shakespeare BASH'd Explores a Dangerous Leader with RICHARD III
By: Julie Musbach Dec. 20, 2017
Shakespeare BASH'd explores the current relevance of the rise of a dangerous leader in Richard III
Director: Julia Nish-Lapidus
Starring: Cosette Derome, Jade Douris, Jennifer Dzialoszynski, Suzette McCanny, Shalyn McFaul, Drew O'Hara, Trevor Pease, Catherine Rainville, James Wallis, Kelly Wong, Joseph Zita
Richard III runs February 6-11, 2018 at the Monarch Tavern (12 Clinton St).
After a sold-out start to their season, Shakespeare BASH'd returns to the Monarch Tavern with an exciting new staging of Richard III. Co-Artistic DirectorJulia Nish-Lapidus takes the helm for this bare-bones, visceral staging of the story of Shakespeare's villain king. Co-Artistic Director James Wallis, fresh off his second season at the Stratford Festival (Assistant Director: Romeo and Juliet), returns to the stage to play the title role.
Nish-Lapidus' Richard III pits Richard against the rest of the ensemble. The sides stare each other down throughout the show across a bare stage. Who will come out on top? Cosette Derome (Reign, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World) enables Richard's dastardly plans as Buckingham, while her real-life husband Kelly Wong (Shaw Festival) plays good-natured Hastings. Associate Artistic Director Catherine Rainville (Shakespeare by the Sea, Classical Theatre Project) combats Richard as Queen Elizabeth, while Jennifer Dzialoszynski (Shaw Festival) navigates a complicated path as Lady Anne.
Rounding out this amazing cast are Shakespeare BASH'd veterans Suzette McCanny, Drew O'Hara, and Jade Douris. Welcomed to the BASH'd stage for the first time: Shalyn McFaul, Trevor Pease, and Joseph Zita.
Richard III is a classic that remains all too relevant in today's political climate. Exploring the abuse of power and the ability of the masses to remain blind to a false ruler, this production will have the audience questioning how easily they can be conned by a charismatic tyrant. Richard III is a can't-miss highlight of the Toronto theatre scene this winter!
Showtimes:
Tuesday, February 6 - 7:30pm
Wednesday, February 7 - 7:30pm
Thursday, February 8 - 7:30pm
Friday, February 9 - 7:30pm
Saturday, February 10 - 2:00pm
Saturday, February 10 - 7:30pm
Sunday, February 11 - 2:00pm
Tickets:
$20 online at www.shakespearebashd.com
$25 at the door
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