Richard III – Act I Scene 3

Richard takes advantage of the family crisis to stir up animosity, and uses the past to slander the present.

Richard III – Act I Scene 2  Heaven and hell collide when Richard encounters the Lady Anne as she escorts the corpse of her father-in-law, King Henry VI. 

Richard III – Act I Scene 1

Richard, having no place in a peaceful world, reveals his deadly intentions.

Richard III – Introduction

In preparation for Richard III we talk about resources, quartos, the folio, history, recap what has come before, and begin to peer into the darkness that is Richard, Duke of Gloucester.

Henry VI part 3 – Act V Scene 5, 6, 7 

King Edward gets to work securing his reign. But restoring the peace means dealing with Margaret, the prince, and Henry VI. Richard takes matters into his own hands. 

Henry VI part 3 – Act V Scene 1, 2, 3, 4

As the final battles play out, an end comes early for one of the mightiest, and not even a passionate speech from Margaret can save the day.

Henry VI part 3 – Act IV Scene 5, 6  7, 8

Kings rescued, friends gathered, a glimmer of hope for the future, and the scent of battle wafting on the air.

Henry VI part 3 – Act IV Scene 1, 2, 3, 4

The crown is once again put in jeopardy, as King Edward refuses to see the error of his actions, and favors his new wife’s family over his own brothers.

Henry VI part 3 – Act III Scene 3

Margaret and her Son Prince Edward travel to France seeking aid from King Lewis, just as Warwick arrives with a tempting offer for alliance with England. 

Henry VI part 3 – Act III Scene 1, 2 

Henry returns in disguise, as Edward abuses his power, and Richard contemplates his future.