Publisher, Arkangel / Audio Partners (November 2005)

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"From forth the kennel of thy womb hath crept a hellhound that doth hunt us all to death."

What kind of a monster would eliminate a number of rivals and order the deaths of his nephews – all to gain a throne? Richard III, physically deformed, tragically determined, makes a monumental villain, real and believable to the end. A historical tragedy popular since its first performance, in 1594.

Cast Information:

Earl of Richmond - Charles Simpson
Earl Rivers - Gavin Muir
Marquess of Dorset - Jamie Glover
Sir William Catesby - Nicholas Murchie
Sir James Tyrrel - Steve Hodson
Sir James Blunt - Trevor Martin
Sir Robert Brakenbury - Arthur Cox
Sir Richard Ratcliffe - Ben Martin
First Murderer - John Hollis
Edward, Prince of Wales - Jay Barrimore
Richard, Duke of York - George Miller
King Richard III - David Troughton
Duke of Buckingham - Philip Voss
Lady Anne - Saskia Wickham
Queen Margaret - Margaret Robertson
Queen Elizabeth - Sonia Ritter
King Edward IV - Stephen Boxer
Duke of Clarence - John McAndrew
Lord Stanley - David Yelland
Duchess of York - Mary Wimbush
Lord Hastings - Christian Rodska
Other parts played by: Peter Marinker, Cameron Powie, Helena Rice, Colin Salmon and David Tennant

About the Creative Director: Clive Brill graduated from Oxford University and then joined the BBC where he worked for 12 years as director, producer, and commissioning editor. In 1996, he left the BBC to develop and direct the Arkangel Shakespeare project. He directed all 38 plays, which star many of today's finest actors. He is a co-director of Pacificus Productions in London, which produces drama across all media.

The Arkangel Complete Shakespeare is one of the most ambitious undertakings in recent recording history. All thirty-eight of Shakespeare's plays, uncut, fully-dramatized and accompanied by original music, are brought to life by the voices of many of the most distinguished actors presently performing in British Film and Theatre.