Hip to Hip Company presents The Tragedy of Richard II
Off-Campus Arts Event
Hip to Hip Company presents The Tragedy of Richard II
Raised to believe his every thought is sanctioned by God, King Richard is dangerously out of touch. When his cousin Henry Bolingbroke challenges Richard for the throne, it’s a fight the king can’t win. But in losing his crown he gains his humanity.
FREE
Socrates Sculpture Park
August 20, 2023 | 5:00 pm
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Artist Details

Hip to Hip Theatre Company was founded in 2007 by Queens-based actors Jason and Joy Marr, who wanted to share with the community their enthusiasm for great plays, the works of Shakespeare in particular. The company is dedicated to stimulating and developing interest in the theatre arts in underserved communities by providing free, family-friendly, professional productions of popular classics, and free theatre workshops for children, in public spaces.

Event Details

Raised to believe his every thought is sanctioned by God, King Richard is dangerously out of touch. When his cousin Henry Bolingbroke challenges Richard for the throne, it’s a fight the king can’t win. But in losing his crown he gains his humanity and his soul.

Location

Socrates Sculpture Park
32-01 Vernon Boulevard
Long Island City, NY 11106

About The Event

Raised to believe his every thought is sanctioned by God, King Richard is dangerously out of touch. When his cousin Henry Bolingbroke challenges Richard for the throne, it’s a fight the king can’t win. But in losing his crown he gains his humanity and his soul. The run time for this performance is approximately three hours. 

For more information, please visit the event website.

Image: Production artwork / courtesy of Socrates Sculpture Park