by William Shakespeare

Riverside Theatre in the Park | 2009

"Directed by Kristin Horton, Richard III packs a punch that may just leave you breathless." - River Cities Reader

"An impressive night of professional theatre in a beautiful and unique setting." - Iowa Theatre

"The true highlight of the performance is the nightmare sequence late in the play that finds the ghosts of people he has murdered haunting Richard just before he goes into battle. Simply yet brilliantly executed, the scene is among the most memorable ever staged in the Shakespeare Festival’s 10 seasons." - Cedar Rapids Gazette

"Director Kristin Horton sets this play in a film noir style, which fits the brutality and dark humor of her vision...The atmosphere is what transforms Richard III from a well-written, well-performed play to a night of theatrical magic. It’s a great choice for Riverside’s tenth annual Shakespeare Festival, and the energy and talent of the cast will keep you on the edge of your seat." - Corridor Buzz.Com 

Photos by Bob Goodfellow