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Richard III.

Name: Richard III.
Start: 2026-10-01T19:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-01T23:59:00+02:00
Location: Romäusring 2, 78050 Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany

Romäusring 2, 78050 Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany
Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany
Thu, October 1, 2026 (7:30 pm - 11:59 pm)

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Description

Drama by William Shakespeare England takes a breath – after a century full of wars, peace finally seems to be returning. But Richard, the underestimated brother of the new king, has had enough of standing on the sidelines. He wants the crown and is willing to do anything to get it. Richard is deformed, limping, and hunchbacked, yet charismatic, intelligent, and utterly ruthless. Intrigue, manipulation, and murder are merely tools for him on the way to the top. Step by step, he clears obstacles, no matter how bloody it gets. But the higher he rises, the thinner the ice becomes. The people he has lied to and used begin to resist. In the end, there is a final, decisive battle – and the question of whether a tyrant ever goes unpunished. Shakespeare's Richard III is a masterpiece of English literature, a captivating drama that continues to impress with its title character. The story of the power-hungry Richard, who seeks the top through deception and murder, reveals the dark sides of human ambition and offers a gripping insight into the pursuit of power and the moral ruthlessness often associated with it. At the same time, it is a portrait of a shattered elite of power, from which a perverse dictatorship emerges. In a time when political intrigue and the struggle for influence are still highly relevant worldwide, Richard III invites reflection on power and its impact on societies. "Now winter of our discontent is made glorious summer..." Prologue Richard, Act 1, Scene 1 Director: Eva Lemaire Version: Frank Günther Additional information: Play introduction: 7:00 PM in the Small Hall

Highlights

Masterpiece by William Shakespeare
Captivating portrayal of power and intrigue
Performance at Theater am Ring, Villingen-Schwenningen

General Information

Richard III is a drama by William Shakespeare that explores the machinations and rise of the tyrannical Richard. The performance at Theater am Ring offers a deep insight into the dark sides of human ambition and the effects of power on society.