Shakespeare: Richard II

By: William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

The Tragedy of King Richard II, by William Shakespeare, is the first of the history series that continues with Parts 1 and 2 of King Henry IV and with The Life of King Henry V. At the beginning of the play, Richard II banishes his cousin Henry Bolingbroke from England. Bolingbroke later returns with an army and the support of some of the nobility, and he deposes Richard. Richard is separated from his beloved Queen, imprisoned, and later murdered. By the end of the play, Bolingbroke has been crowned King Henry IV.

Audio edited by J. M. Smallheer and John Gonzalez. (Summary by Laurie Anne Walden)

Characters:

Narration, Keeper, and Lord – read by Annie Coleman

King Richard II and First Servant – read by Peter Yearsley

Northumberland and Gaunt – read by Chip

Bolingbroke – read by Kayvan Sylvan

Aumerle – read by John Gonzalez

Henry Percy – read by Michael Sirois

York – read by Martin Clifton

Mowbray – read by Mark F. Smith

Surrey and Willoughby – read by Nikolle Doolin

Salisbury – read by David Barnes

Bushy and Carlisle – read by Cecelia Prior

Bagot, Abbot, Scroop, and Exton – read by Linton

Green – read by deadwhitemales

Queen Isabel – read by Joy Chan

Duchess of York – read by Kristen McQuillin

Berkeley – read by Rainer

Ross – read by Mr. Baby Man

Fitzwater and Groom – read by Sean McKinley

Marshal – read by Lenny Glionna Jr.

Captain and First Herald – read by Hugh Mac

Duchess of Gloucester – read by Gesine

Lady – read by Maureen S. O’Brien

Gardener, Second Herald, and Second Servant – read by Kara Shallenberg

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