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Richardthesecond: A Nightmare

Synopsis
Matthew MacFedzean’s one-actor futuristic adaptation of Richard II drew immediate acclaim with its debut performance at the 2001 Summerworks Festival in Toronto. MacFedzean believes that Richard represents society’s ineffectualness and uses multimedia to present his critique of the mass media and capitalism. The downloadable clip from the Canadian Adaptations of Shakespeare Database shows Richie (Richard) addressing the audience, a large screen shows an interview between him and a television reporter.
Language
English
Country
Canada
Medium
Multimedia
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Duration
2 mins

Credits

Cast
Matthew MacFadzeanKing Richard II

Additional Details

Production type
Stage Recordings
Historical period
Future
Plays
Richard II
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); One-Person shows; Multimedia productions

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