It is the 1930s, and a long and bloody civil war has divided the nation as two powerful families battle for the crown. The end of the war comes suddenly when the reigning King and his heir are killed by the Commander-in-Chief of the York faction, Richard of Gloucester.

Richard’s elder brother, Edward, takes the throne, establishing a shaky peace over the nation. But Richard, shunning the dreary calm of peacetime, turns his attention to a new, private war within the House of York. Brother to a sickly King and Lord Protector to a vulnerable young heir, he sets in motion a murderous plot to divide his family, eliminate his rivals and usurp the throne.

On the 28th April, to mark of the 400th Anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, the BFI in association with Park Circus will be simulcasting the classic film RICHARD III nationwide across UK cinemas. The film has been restored in 2K resolution, and the event will include a special post-film on-stage discussion with Sir Ian McKellen and director Richard Loncraine live from BFI Southbank. Additionally, the simulcast will also begin with a one off showing of an exclusive documentary in which both Sir Ian McKellen and director Richard Loncraine reflect on the filmmaking process of RICHARD III and the continuing significance of Shakespeare in society today.

The film will be shown in Manchester at Home and Audience members can submit questions for the post-film discussion using #RichardIII

This event is one of the highlights of the Shakespeare on Film programme; a series of events and screenings throughout 2016, led by the British Council, celebrating the lasting legacy of William Shakespeare, 400 years after his death.

 

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