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The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV, with Helen Castor
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The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV, with Helen Castor

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What happens when a king loses his people’s trust? Historian Helen Castor delves into the 14th century drama behind Richard II’s fall and Henry IV’s rise, the events that inspired Shakespeare’s celebrated history plays.

Richard II on the Radio
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Richard II on the Radio

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Joining forces with public radio’s WNYC during the pandemic, the Public Theater did something that hadn’t been done before: a four-night serialized Richard II with expert analysis and stories from cast members. We go behind the scenes to learn how they did it.