William Shakespeare’s The True Tragedy of Richard III – Cast Announcement
This year’s fall production will be William Shakespeare’s The True Tragedy of Richard III, directed by Megan Nerlich and Clodagh Gould. We are delighted to announce the cast and crew!
Dates: 4-8 & 11-15 November
Scheming, charismatic, and ruthless, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, will do anything to seize the crown—turning allies into enemies and family into collateral damage. Be part of this harrowing “winter of our discontent.”
Abridged by Megan Nerlich
Directed by Megan Nerlich and Clodagh Gould
Produced by Katharina Drobinski and Garima Gujral
Venue: Pepper Theater
Thomas-Dehler-Str. 12, 81737 München
Performances:
4 November 2026, 19:00
5 November 2026, 19:00
6 November 2026, 19:00
7 November 2026, 19:00
8 November 2026, 19:00
11 November 2026, 19:00
12 November 2026, 19:00
13 November 2026, 19:00
14 November 2026, 19:00
15 November 2026, 17:00
More details about tickets to follow!
About the play
Set during the War of the Roses between the House of York and the House of Lancaster, The True Tragedy of Richard III tells the story of Richard, Duke of Gloucester and his rise to power and subsequent fall. Through a mix of murder and manipulation he ascends the throne before he is slain by the Earl of Richmond, who would go on to become Henry VII, the first Tudor regent.
This production combined Shakespeare‘s text with modern staging and costumes – but don’t be surprised to see some ye olde elements making an appearance!
THE CAST
Alexandra Batty — Richard, Duke of Gloucester; Social Media
Sam Batty — King Henry VI; Photography
Cindy Bloes — Earl of Richmond
Benjamin Bratcher — Lord Stanley; Fight Choreography
Tracey Adele Cooper — Queen Margaret
Hannah Davis — Queen Elizabeth; Dramaturgy
Calypso Dubos — Duke of Clarence
Claire Farrell — Young York
Eliane Farrell — Rivers
Sophia Henderson — Prince Edward; Costumes
Joseph Holland-Crabtree — Duke of Buckingham
Ella Lilley — King Edward IV / Sir Christopher
Abigail Pickles — Lady Anne
Naomi Popov — Murderer / Messenger
Amber van der Graaf — Duchess of York
Michelle Weber — Catesby
Yusrea Qais Valiyakath — Lord Hastings; Costumes
PRODUCTION TEAM
Megan Nerlich — Director
Clodagh Gould — Assistant Director
Katharina Drobinski — Producer
Garima Gujral — Assistant Producer
Estefania Vidal — Production Assistant
Helen Schulz — Lead Stage Manager
Artemis Kochner — Stage Management
Berk Namal — Stage Management
Andrew Edem — Tech Lead
Ze Huang — Sound, Lighting
Tharushi Wijesiriwardena — Graphic Design, Social Media
Stella Coumbassa — Set
Theodora Eisenmann — Set
Armin Nerlich — Set
Taisya Pasynkova — Costumes, Set, Photography
Sara Brandt — Fencing Choreography