David Tennant - "Richard II is not a hero at all. He's quite a complicated character so I'm daunted by the prospect of doing it justice, but very excited to be given the chance!"
David Tennant starred in Richard II for the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon from Thursday 10th October 2013 until Saturday 16th November 2013 (40 performances) before the production transferred to The Barbican Centre in London from 9th December 2013 until Saturday 25th January 2014 (45 performances). David played 85 performances in total. The performance on 13th November was screened in various cinemas around the world and was released on DVD. David Tennant played the title role. The play was directed by Gregory Doran and the Stratford-upon-Avon Press Night was on Thursday 17th October 2013. The London Press Night was on Thursday 12th December 2013.
David Tennant reprised his role as Richard II for The Royal Shakespeare Company during January 2016. This was part of a collaboration between The RSC and The Barbican Centre in London to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death.
The event was called King And Country: Shakespeare�s Great Cycle Of Kings which was a 4-play season cycle of four productions in repertoire. As well as David Tennant in Richard II, the other productions are Henry IV Parts I and II and Henry V. Antony Sher and Jasper Britton will appear as Falstaff and Henry IV respectively in Henry IV Parts I and II. Alex Hassell will also follow his performance as Prince Hal in Henry IV Parts I and II as Henry V in the final play in the tetralogy.
The whole event ran between Saturday 7th November 2015 until Sunday 24th January 2016 but unfortunately there were only nine performances of Richard II. These performances started on Thursday 7th January.
In April 2015 it was announced that the King And Country cycle of plays (including David Tennant in Richard II) will transfer to the US. The performances will be between Thursday 24th March and Sunday 1st May 2016 at the Brooklyn Academy Of Music (BAM) Harvey Theater. David Tennant will play 10 performances of Richard II in the US. Unlike the UK, tickets can be purchased individually for any of the performances of Richard II.
Link to full list of performances in 2016 in both London and New York.
Link to full list of 2013 / 2014 performances and associated events in both Stratford-Upon-Avon and London and link for the performances in calendar format.
The Richard II Music and Speeches CD is available from The RSC Online Shop. It was released on Friday 18th October 2013 and includes speeches by David Tennant.
Reviews from the Stratford-upon-Avon Press Night - 17th October
Reviews from the London Press Night - 12th December
Reviews from the US - 2016
On Sunday 15th February 2015 David Tennant attended the What's On Stage Awards in London and he won the Best Actor In A Play Award.
Royal Shakespeare Company original press announcement.
Wikipedia article about the play.
Fan photos and videos of David Tennant signing at the stage door.
Link to posts related to Richard II on Blogger.com (usually with more detail).
MP3 of David Tennant / Greg Doran interview on Front Row - 1st Oct
The Independent interview with David Tennant and Gregorary Doran - 6th Oct
The Guardian Stage online chat - 6th Nov 2013
David Tennant / Jonathan Slinger talk about Richard II - 16th January 2016
The New York Times - 16th March
Time Out - 17th March
The Observer US - 7th April
Newsweek - 12th April
Conversations On Broadway interview - Wednesday 6th April 2016
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2020 The Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Richard II is added to Brit Box in the UK today. Updated 23/7
ITV reports that The Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Richard II will be added to Brit Box in the UK from Thursday 23rd July. Updated 15/7
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2018 David Tennant in Richard II available on new streaming television service Marquee TV. Updated 9/7
Auction for David Tennant costumes from The RSC is now live online. Updated 17/4
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2017 Richard II and 12 other productions by The RSC are available on Drama Online from today. This is a subscription service for institutions such as schools and drama groups. Updated 11/12
The Royal Shakespeare Company will publish a book titled The Big Year on Wednesday 22nd March.
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October 2016 After being online for 6 months, today is the final chance to watch worldwide David Tennant in Richard II for free. Updated 23/10
A reminder that Richard II is only available to watch online for free (worldwide) until Sunday 23rd October at this link. Updated 12/10
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July 2016 Doctor Who and The RSC calendars (both featuring David Tennant) are available to order. Updated 28/7
Shakespeare's Acts Of Will book is published. It has a photo of David Tennant as Richard II on the cover. Updated 28/7
A photo of David Tennant as Richard II is on the cover of a new Shakespeare's Acts Of Will book which will be released on Thursday 28th July. Updated 11/7
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May 2016 Reviews of David Tennant in Richard II and the King And Country plays in the US. Updated 20/5
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April 2016 Tonight David Tennant performs Richard II at the Brooklyn Academy Of Music (BAM) Harvey Theater in the US at 7.30pm. (This is his 104th and final performance.) Updated 29/4
The final lottery for $30 on-stage seats opens at midnight to see David Tennant tomorrow in his 104th performance of Richard II. Updated 28/4
Tonight David Tennant performs Richard II at the Brooklyn Academy Of Music (BAM) Harvey Theater in the US at 7.30pm. (This is his 103rd performance.) Updated 26/4
The lottery for $30 on-stage seats opens at midnight to see David Tennant in his 103rd performance of Richard II tomorrow. Updated 25/4
NPR Radio broadcast an interview today with David Tennant and Greg Doran about the 4 plays currently playing in Brooklyn and about the 400th anniversary. Updated 23/4
David Tennant in Richard II performance is now available to watch online worldwide.
Tonight David Tennant performs Richard II at the Brooklyn Academy Of Music (BAM) Harvey Theater in the US at 7.30pm. (This is his 102nd performance.) Updated 19/4
The lottery for $30 on-stage cushion seats opens at midnight for the Richard II performance tomorrow. Updated 18/4
David Tennant performs Richard II at the Brooklyn Academy Of Music (BAM) Harvey Theater in the US at 3pm. (This is his 101st performance.) Updated 17/4
The lottery for $30 on-stage cushion seats opens at midnight for the Richard II matinee performance tomorrow. Updated 16/4
Exeunt Magazine has a review of Richard II with the sub-title 'It�s a physical performance as much as a verbally dexterous one.' Updated 15/4
The David Tennant / Royal Shakespeare Company filmed performance of Richard II will be released internationally to watch online via the BBC from from 10.30pm on Saturday 23rd April. Updated 14/4
David Tennant performs Richard II at the Brooklyn Academy Of Music (BAM) Harvey Theater in the US at 7.30pm. (This is his 100th performance.) Updated 14/4
The sixth lottery for $30 on-stage seats opens at midnight to see David Tennant in Richard II. Updated 13/4
Newsweek has a new interview with David Tennant about Richard II. Updated 12/4
Tonight David Tennant performs Richard II at the Brooklyn Academy Of Music (BAM) Harvey Theater in the US at 7.30pm. (This is his 99th performance.) Updated 12/4
The fifth lottery for $30 on-stage seats opens at midnight to see David Tennant in Richard II. Updated 11/4
Huffington Post's 4 star review of the King And Country plays includes 'Tennant is very good indeed.' Updated 11/4
A video of 35 minutes of the Conversations On Broadway with David Tennant from Wednesday 6th April has been posted online.
New York Post has a short review with the title 'David Tennant is a brilliant Richard II off-Broadway.' Updated 8/4
Tonight David Tennant performs Richard II at the Brooklyn Academy Of Music (BAM) Harvey Theater in the US at 7.30pm. (This is his 98th performance.) Updated 8/4
Time Out New York has a 5 star review of the King And Country plays which includes 'David Tennant is equally thrilling.' Updated 7/4
The Observer has a new interview with David Tennant about Richard II, Doctor Who and Jessica Jones. Updated 7/4
The fourth lottery for $30 on-stage seats opens at midnight to see David Tennant in Richard II. Updated 7/4
Vulture review of the four King And Country plays describes David Tennant's performance as 'the standout of the Henriad.' Updated 6/4
A lovely photo of David Tennant backstage at Richard II has been posted to Twitter. Updated 6/4
AM New York lists David Tennant as one of the 'standouts' in its King And Country review. Updated 5/4
David Tennant performs Richard II at the Brooklyn Academy Of Music (BAM) Harvey Theater in the US at 7.30pm tonight. (This is his 97th performance.) Updated 5/4
David Tennant performs Richard II at the Brooklyn Academy Of Music (BAM) Harvey Theater in the US at 7.30pm tonight. (This is his 97th performance.) Updated 5/4
New York Times review of Richard II includes 'speaks the verse with the elegant grace and clarity you would expect of an actor with his history.' Updated 4/4
Brooklyn Daily Eagle review of Richard II includes 'played brilliantly and heartbreakingly by Tennant.' Updated 4/4
Bloomberg have a very short interview with David Tennant from the RSC / BAM event last night (about Richard II and US politics).
The third lottery for $30 on-stage seats opens at midnight to see David Tennant in Richard II. Updated 4/4
Photos of David Tennant attending King And Country benefit last night in New York. Updated 4/4
A new photo of David Tennant in Richard II from The Hollywood Reporter has been added to Twitter. Updated 4/4
The Hollywood Reporter has a review of �the brilliant Scottish actor� David Tennant in Richard II. Updated 4/4
Newsday has posted the first American review of 'mesmerizing' David Tennant in Richard II. Updated 3/4
New audio interview from The Joe D Show with David Tennant about Richard II, Doctor Who, Jessica Jones and Shakespeare Live! Updated 1/4
David Tennant is the guest for Conversations On Broadway on Wednesday in New York. Updated 1/4
Tonight David Tennant performs Richard II at the Brooklyn Academy Of Music (BAM) Harvey Theater in the US at 7.30pm. (This is his 96th performance and the press night.) Updated 1/4
King And Country DVD boxset (released including David Tennant in Richard II) is released today. Updated 1/4
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March 2016 The second lottery for $30 on-stage seats opens at midnight to see David Tennant in Richard II. Updated 31/3
The Stage has a competition to win a copy of the King And Country DVD boxset. Updated 30/3
King And Country DVD boxset (released including David Tennant in Richard II) to be released on Friday (1st April). Updated 30/3
Audio of the David Tennant / Jonathan Slinger talk about Richard II from January. Updated 25/3
The Brooklyn Academy Of Music (BAM) have added a King And Country promo video to YouTube which includes scenes from Richard II. Updated 24/3
David Tennant makes his American stage debut tonight when he performs Richard II at the Brooklyn Academy Of Music (BAM) Harvey Theater in the US at 7.30pm.
The first lottery for $30 on-stage cushion seats for Richard II opens at midnight. Updated 23/3
Time Out has a new interview with David Tennant about Richard II (and Broadchurch). Updated 17/3
The interview includes two new photos of David. Updated 16/3
$30 on-stage cushion seat tickets to be available via lottery for David Tennant in Richard II in the US. Updated 10/3
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February 2016 A BBC Arts video looks at The RSC props, make-up and costumes for the King And Country plays. David Tennant is shown briefly at 1 min 40 seconds (about his hair). Updated 25/2
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January 2016 New photos of David Tennant in Richard II with the new cast have been posted to Facebook. Updated 22/1
David Tennant plays Richard II in the fourth and final King And Country cycle of plays tonight at The Barbican Centre. (This is his 94th performance.) Updated 22/1
David Tennant plays Richard II in the third of the King And Country cycle of plays tonight at The Barbican Centre. (This is his 93rd performance.) Updated 19/1
David Tennant takes part in a Richard II panel at The Barbican Centre in London at 11am. Updated 16/1
David Tennant plays Richard II in the second of the King And Country cycle of plays tonight at The Barbican Centre. (This is his 92nd performance.) Updated 15/1
A great photo of David Tennant at the Richard II cast panel on Tuesday evening has been posted to Twitter. Updated 14/1
The Times has a 4 star review of Richard II (behind a paywall) which includes the phrase 'Tennant is spellbinding.' Updated 13/1
A report of the Richard II cast talkback last night has been posted to Wordpress. Updated 13/1
David Tennant plays Richard II in the first of the King And Country cycle of plays tonight at The Barbican Centre. (This is his 91st performance.) Updated 12/1
Video (which plays worldwide) of the David Tennant and Gregory Doran interview on The Andrew Marr Show today about Richard II has been posted to DailyMotion.com. Updated 10/1
David Tennant performs Richard II at The Barbican Centre in London at 2pm. (This is his 90th performance.) Updated 10/1
David Tennant plays two performances of Richard II at The Barbican in London today. Updated 9/1
A few tickets have now been put on sale for individual performances of Richard II within the King And Country cycle. Updated 8/1
David Tennant and Gregory Doran will be interviewed on The Andrew Marr Show on BBC One this Sunday (10th). The show starts at 9am. Updated 8/1
Differences between this run of Richard II and David Tennant's 2013 / 2014 production. Updated 8/1
Tonight David Tennant performs his 87th performance of Richard II at The Barbican Centre in London at 7.15pm. Updated 8/1
The RSC has added a Vine to Twitter showing backstage shots for Richard II. Updated 7/1
David Tennant reprises his role as Richard II at The Barbican Centre in London at 7.15pm. (This is his 86th performance.) Updated 7/1
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December 2015 A video of David Tennant talking about Shakespeare has been posted to YouTube by The Economist. Updated 29/12
David Tennant is interviewed briefly a few times (starting at 26.35) about Shakespeare in a look at 2016 video which has been posted to YouTube. Updated 17/12
Posters of David Tennant are appearing on London Underground about his return as Richard II for The RSC. Updated 16/12
Tickets go on sale today to the public for single performances of Richard II in Brooklyn. Updated 7/12
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November 2015 Tickets go on sale today to BAM members for single performances of Richard II in Brooklyn. Updated 30/11
Tickets go on sale the public for complete cycles of the King And Country plays in Brooklyn. Updated 16/11
Tickets go on sale to BAM members today for complete cycles of the King And Country plays in Brooklyn. Updated 9/11
The RSC has announced that David Tennant will be joined by Jonathan Slinger at the sold out King And Country talk on Saturday 16th January. Updated 8/11
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October 2015 The confirmed dates for David Tennant's 10 performances of Richard II in the US. Unlike the UK, tickets can be purchased individually for any of the performances of Richard II. Updated 22/10
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September 2015 As tomorrow marks 100 days until David Tennant's return to Richard II, we will start our popular theatre countdown each day at 8am on Twitter! Updated 28/9
David Tennant / Richard II page from a RSC mailing about the King And Country Cycle. Updated 22/9
Tickets for David Tennant's Richard II panel at The Barbican go on sale to the public today. Updated 14/9
RSC Supporters and Members priority booking for David Tennant's Richard II Panel opens today at 10am. Updated 11/9
David Tennant to take part in a Richard II panel on Saturday 16th January in London. Updated 9/9
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May 2015 Public booking opens today to see David Tennant in Richard II in London in January. Updated 5/5
RSC Associate Members booking opens for Richard II today at 10am. Updated 30/4
RSC full members booking opens today at 10am for Richard II in London in January. Updated 27/4
RSC Supporters priority booking opens for Richard II today. Updated 24/4
Issue 2 of Shakespeare Magazine has been posted online. It includes interviews with some fans of David Tennant after he played Richard II. Updated 22/4
David Tennant is confirmed to perform in Richard II in Brooklyn, NY.
The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that David Tennant will host a live BBC Two broadcast to celebrate Shakespeare's legacy and Richard II will play in New York in 2016.
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March 2015 David Tennant will only play nine performances of Richard II in January 2016. These performances will start on Thursday 7th January. The stand-alone dates David will be performing are: Thursday 7th January - 7.15pm Friday 8th January - 7.15pm Saturday 9th January - 1.30pm Saturday 9th January - 7.15pm Sunday 10th January - 2pm David will also perform during the King And Country complete cycles on the following dates: Tuesday 12th January - 7.15pm Friday 15th January - 7.15pm Tuesday 19th January - 7.15pm (Audio described and captioned performance) Friday 22nd January - 7.15pm Updated 10/4
The David Tennant / King And Country cycle plays starts from Thursday 10th December according to a new website set up by The RSC. Updated 28/3
David Tennant will reprise his role as Richard II for The Royal Shakespeare Company from November 2015 until January 2016.
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Febrary 2015 Photo by Darren Bell of Best Actor In A Play: David Tennant has been posted to Twitter. Updated 15/2
The director of Richard II, Gregory Doran, was nominated for the Best Direction Award at the What's On Stage Awards but unfortunately did not win as Laurence Connor was the winner for Miss Saigon. Updated 15/2
A photo of David Tennant with his award for Best Actor In A Play in the pressroom has been posted to Twitter. Updated 15/2
David Tennant won the Best Actor In A Play Award for Richard II at What's On Stage Awards tonight!
Unfortunately Richard II did not win Best Play Revival Award at What's On Stage Awards as Coriolanus won. Updated 15/2
15th Annual What's On Stage Awards are announced tonight. David Tennant shortlisted for Best Actor In A Play Award, Richard II for Best Play Revival Award and Gregory Doran for Best Direction Award. Updated 15/2
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January 2015 It was a year ago today that David Tennant played his final two performances of Richard II. Updated 25/1
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December 2014 David Tennant has been shortlisted in the 15th Annual What's On Stage Awards for the Best Actor In A Play Award. David received his nomination for Richard II. Richard II has also received a nomination for the Best Play Revival Award and the director of Richard II, Gregory Doran, has also been nominated for the Best Direction Award. Updated 05/12
What's On Stage Awards named nominations are announced at lunchtime today.
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November 2014 Nominations end today for David Tennant Richard II in the What's On Stage Awards. The named nominations will be announced on Friday. Updated 30/11
It was a year ago today that David Tennant played the final two Stratford-upon-Avon performances of Richard II. Updated 16/11
What's On Stage reports that David Tennant in Richard II helped The RSC reach 1.7m audience in 2013-14 and says that 'Richard II was broadcast live to over 100,000 people in cinemas across the UK and around the world, as the first production live from Stratford-upon Avon.' Updated 15/11
The RSC 2013/2014 annual report contains photos of David Tennant from Richard II both on the cover and inside the report. Updated 14/11
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October 2014 The nominations are open for the What's On Stage Awards. David Tennant and Richard II can be nominated by fans for the named poll which will be announced at lunchtime on Friday 5th December. Updated 31/10
Richard II Schools' Broadcast Q and A (with David Tennant and Greg Doran) is now on YouTube. Updated 11/10
It was a year ago today that David Tennant played the first performance of Richard II for The RSC. Updated 10/10
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August 2014 The David Tennant / RSC Richard II has dropped 6 places to #35 on the Official Special Interest Video Top 40 this week. (It has been placed at 1, 4, 6, 9, 11, 17, 14, 14, 19, 17, 17, 22, 29 and 35.) Updated 12/8
The David Tennant / RSC Richard II has dropped 5 places to #29 on the Official Special Interest Video Top 40 this week. (It has been placed at 1, 4, 6, 9, 11, 17, 14, 14, 19, 17, 17, 22 and 29.) Updated 8/8
The David Tennant / RSC Richard II has dropped 5 places to #22 on the Official Special Interest Video Top 40 this week. (It has been placed at 1, 4, 6, 9, 11, 17, 14, 14, 19, 17, 17 and 22.) Updated 2/8
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July 2014 The Stage reports that cinema screenings of live theatre (including David Tennant in Richard II) generated �7.2 million in the UK during 2013. Updated 25/7
The David Tennant / RSC Richard II has stayed at #17 in the Official Special Interest Video Top 40 this week. (It has been placed at 1, 4, 6, 9, 11, 17, 14, 14, 19, 17 and 17.) Updated 23/7
The David Tennant / RSC Richard II has gone up 2 places to #17 in the Official Special Interest Video Top 40 this week. (It has been placed at 1, 4, 6, 9, 11, 17, 14, 14, 19 and 17.) Updated 17/7
The David Tennant / RSC Richard II has dropped 5 places to #19 in the Official Special Interest Video Top 40 this week. (It has been placed at 1, 4, 6, 9, 11, 17, 14, 14 and 19.) Updated 10/7
The David Tennant / RSC Richard II stayed at #14 in the Official Special Interest Video Top 40 this week. (It has been placed at 1, 4, 6, 9, 11, 17, 14 and 14.) Updated 4/7
The Mirror interview with Artistic Director of The RSC Gregory Doran includes four photos of David Tennant and Greg say that he hopes that David Tennant will do more plays for the company. Updated 3/7
BroadwayWorld reports that the filmed version of Richard II was seen by 130,000 people in 14 countries at the cinema. Updated 02/7
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June 2014 The RSC version of Richard II has gone up 3 places to #14 (from #17) in the Official Special Interest Video Top 40 this week. (It has been placed at 1, 4, 6, 9, 11, 17, 14.) Updated 26/6
The RSC version of Richard II has dropped to #17 (from #11) in the Official Special Interest Video Top 40 this week. (It has been placed at 1, 4, 6, 9, 11, 17.) Updated 19/6
The RSC version of Richard II has dropped to #11 (from #9) in the Official Special Interest Video Top 40 this week. (It has been placed at 1, 4, 6, 9, 11.) Updated 12/6
David Tennant is on the cover of Shakespeare Magazine. Updated 7/6
The RSC version of Richard II has dropped to #9 (from #6) in the Official Special Interest Video Top 40 this week. (It has been placed at 1, 4, 6, 9.) Updated 2/6
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May 2014 The RSC version of Richard II has dropped to #6 (from #4) in the Official Special Interest Video Top 40 this week. Updated 29/5
The RSC production of Richard II is now available to download on iTunes. Updated 22/5
The RSC version of Richard II has dropped to #4 (from #1) in the Official Special Interest Video Top 40 this week. Updated 19/5
Amazon in the US are now listing Richard II in stock following yesterday's release. Updated 14/5
Officially The RSC Richard II production is released on DVD and Blu-ray today in the US. However Amazon states that both versions are out of stock and fans have reported receiving email stating that they will not be despatched today. Updated 13/5
The RSC DVD of Richard II is Number One this week on the Official Special Interest Video Top 40 Chart. Updated 13/5
The Guardian has reported that the David Tennant / RSC screening of Richard II in UK cinemas has generated �1.44 million to date. Updated 7/5
Richard II DVD and Blu-ray are released today and are available to purchase from The RSC website. They play worldwide. Updated 6/5
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April 2014 A thank you card from David Tennant and The RSC for going to see Richard II has been posted to Instagram. Updated 30/4
Shakespeare Magazine has tweeted that they want stories of fans seeing David Tennant performing Shakespearean roles on stage. Updated 25/4
Two very short clips (with no sound!) of David Tennant from Richard II was shown on The One Show on BBC One tonight in regards to Shakespeare's birthday. Updated 23/4
Pre-ordering The RSC / David Tennant Richard II DVD is one of Radio Times suggestions for celebrating Shakespeare's 450th birthday. Updated 23/4
The Telegraph article on Shakespeare's 450th birthday includes a mention and photo of David Tennant's Richard II. Updated 21/4
David Tennant is 'seen on stage' at the beginning of RSC Henry IV. Updated 17/4
RSC Richard II encore screenings in cinemas start today. Updated 13/4
Live From S-U-A tweeted that additional screenings of Richard II are being added each week. Updated 7/4
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March 2014 The opening scene of Richard II has been posted to YouTube. Updated 22/3
The Richard II DVD and Blu-ray release date is Tuesday 6th May and available to pre-order from The RSC website. Updated 19/3
Michael Billington in The Guardian moans about the focus of the Olivier nominations (including the fact that David Tennant wasn't nominated). Updated 11/3
Richard II cast (including David Tennant) are mentioned in a What's On Stage article about Shakespeare's most popular plays. Updated 5/3
David Tennant is listed as one of the contributors to a new historical documentary called How To Get Ahead which starts on BBC Four on Wednesday 12th March at 9pm. Updated 2/3
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February 2014 Richard II will be shown at Picturehouse cinemas again in April. Updated 25/2
Unfortunately Richard II did not win Best Regional Production Award at What's On Stage Awards tonight as My Fair Lady won. Updated 23/2
The winners of the What's On Stage Awards are announced tonight. Richard II was nominated for Best Regional Production Award. Updated 23/2
The RSC's Richard II has won Best Live Theatre / Screened Event Award from the Lighthouse Media Centre in Wolverhampton. Updated 22/2
Currently The RSC have an offer for both the David Tennant Richard II and Hamlet posters for only �8. Updated 22/2
David Tennant will not attend the RADA event at Buckingham Palace tonight. Updated 17/2
The Telegraph reports that David Tennant in Richard II is an example of how primary school children can be captivated by Shakespeare. Updated 9/2
Jeffrey Archer says 'David Tennant was exceptional in Richard II' in an interview in The Independent. Updated 6/2
Studio Design has a technical article about the lighting and backdrop chains for Richard II. Updated 6/2
New York Times examines David Tennant in Richard II, Jude Law in Henry V, and Tom Hiddleston in Coriolanus. Updated 3/2
The Telegraph believes David Tennant MAY attend a RADA event at Buckingham Palace on Monday 17th February. Updated 2/2
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January 2014 David Tennant in Richard II is one of the Shakespeare performances admired by The New York Times. Updated 30/1
In The Guardian Lyn Gardner writes that she doesn't like star-casting in Shakespeare but thinks David Tennant is 'up to the role.' Updated 30/1
Illuminations compare the filmed and live versions (at the end of the run) of Richard II. Updated 28/1
There were mishaps and emotions in the final week of performances of Richard II! Updated 26/1
Today there is a cast screening of the filmed Richard II performance in London. Updated 26/1
After the final performance of Richard II, Nigel Lindsay tweeted 'Ta for kind tweets.Richard II great experience. Audiences fantastic SUA & Barbican. Makes real difference to us. Thank you and Emma Hamilton tweeted 'Final performance under way. Am a weepy mess, frankly. Going to miss these dear, sterling folk something chronic.' Updated 25/1
Tonight David Tennant plays the 85th and final performance of Richard II for The RSC at The Barbican in London at 7.15pm. More details are at this link. Updated 25/1
Today at 12pm at The Barbican cinema there is a showing of the filmed performance of Richard II from 13th November, followed by a Q&A with director Greg Doran. More details are here. Updated 25/1
Unfortunately Simon Thorp will not play in tonight's performance of Richard II. His parts will be played by Joshua Richards and Antony Bryne. Updated 24/1
iol has posted a review of the filmed version of Richard II. Updated 24/1
Chance to own a piece of Richard II memorabilia by making a donation to The RSC. Updated 22/1
Today there is a Richard II Sixth Form Conference in London by The RSC at The Barbican Centre. Updated 22/1
David Tennant in Richard II is one of Evening Standard's Cool Things To Do in London This Week. Updated 20/1
Today The RSC tweeted 'We are hoping to release a DVD of the Richard II live broadcast in Spring 2014. We'll post on Twitter when we know more.' Previously RSC staff in Stratford-upon-Avon said it would be released in February. Updated 20/1
This week David Tennant plays performances 79 to 85 of Richard II. Details are here. Updated 20/1
More great photos of David Tennant and the cast at the Richard II Q & A on 8th January have been posted to Tumblr. Updated 19/1
Today David Tennant plays the 77th performance (a matinee) of Richard II for The RSC at The Barbican in London at 2pm. This is an audio-described performance with a Touch Tour from 12pm to 12.30pm. Updated 18/1
David Tennant in Richard II is mentioned in The Guardian article about live versus filmed theatre. They say that 60,000 people saw the screened performance in cinemas around the world. Updated 17/1
David Tennant's absence from The Stage's 100 List is noted in a reader's letter this week. Updated 15/1
This week David Tennant and the cast will play performances 71 to 78 of Richard II for The RSC at The Barbican in London. The performances are on Monday to Saturday evenings and a matinee on both Wednesday and Saturday. Updated 13/1
There is a photo of David Tennant in Sydney Morning Herald in an article about visiting Shakespeare sites in England. Updated 12/1
'Charismatic' David Tennant is included in Daily Telegraph article about leading men on the stage. Updated 12/1
Today is day 2 of The RSC Weekend Lab for Richard II at The Barbican Centre in London. Updated 12/1
This weekend The RSC host their Richard II Weekend Lab at The Barbican. Updated 11/1
Photos and a recap of the Richard II Cast Talk last night at The Barbican (which included David Tennant). Updated 9/1
Hackney Citizen has a new review of Richard II which includes the phrases 'David Tennant is a brilliant Richard II' and 'The production follows an acclaimed run in Stratford and marks a new tie-up between the RSC and the Barbican for which this sets a very high standard.' Updated 9/1
Five videos of David Tennant answering questions at the Richard II Cast Talk last night have been added to YouTube. Updated 9/1
Due to continued illness Simon Thorp will again not be on stage in tonight's performance of Richard II. He was first off last Friday. Updated 8/1
There is a Richard II Cast Talk after the performance tonight at The Barbican for anyone who is attending the performance. It is not known whether David Tennant will attend. Updated 8/1
This week David Tennant and the cast will play performances 64 to 70 of Richard II for The RSC at The Barbican in London. The performances are on Monday to Saturday evenings and a matinee on Saturday plus there is a cast talk after the performance on Wednesday. Updated 6/1
Simon Thorp is again having to miss today's performances of Richard II. Updated 4/1
On Saturday 25th January at 12pm at The Barbican there will be a cinema showing of the filmed performance of Richard II from 13th November, followed by a Q&A with director Greg Doran. Tickets at �17 are available at this link. Updated 4/1
Understudies were used last night for a performance of Richard II for the second time in this run. Updated 4/1
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December 2013 Michael Billington chooses Richard II in The Guardian Writers Best Theatre of 2013. Updated 31/12
Nigel Lindsay will return to the role of Bolingbroke tonight in Richard II. Updated 30/12
This week David Tennant and the cast play performances 59 to 63 of Richard II at The Barbican Centre. There are performances tonight, Thursday and Friday evenings, plus two on Saturday. Updated 30/12
Due to illness Nigel Lindsay will not be playing Bolingbroke today In Richard II. Edmund Wiseman will replace him. More details are at this link. Updated 28/12
David Tennant returns to the stage tonight after his Christmas break. Updated 27/12
Evening Standard has an article about David Tennant having US accent lessons for Gracepoint and hair extensions for Richard II. Updated 23/12
A video of David Tennant and the cast of Richard II (along with casts from other theatre productions) singing Do They Know It's Christmas has been posted to YouTube. Updated 23/12
What's On Stage spotlights the Best Regional Production in its awards. Richard II is currently winning with 32%. Voting ends on 31st January. Updated 23/12
This week David Tennant and the cast play performances 56 to 58 of Richard II. There is a performance on Friday evening and two on Saturday. Updated 23/12
Daily Express gives a 5 star review for Richard II and includes 'Tennant still glorious at the Barbican Theatre.' Updated 22/12
The Telegraph round-up of 2013 Theatre includes the phrase 'much admired production of Richard II starring the great David Tennant.' Updated 22/12
The Guardian includes David Tennant in its Four Leading Men Turn Into London's Hottest Tickets (for Richard II). Updated 22/12
Today David Tennant plays the 55th performance (a matinee) of Richard II for The RSC at The Barbican in London at 3pm. This is their final performance before Christmas. Updated 22/12
The cast of Richard II have sung Feed The World (at the request of the Les Miss cast) for Room 9 Advent in aid of Water Aid. Updated 21/12
Richard II screenings have been added in South Africa and Japan. Updated 20/12
Huffington Post have posted more photos of David Tennant in the Absolute Radio Zombie Claus pantomine earlier today. Updated 20/12
Radio Times has more photos of David Tennant in the Absolute Radio Zombie Claus pantomine. Updated 20/12
The Guardian (local) has a review of Richard II which starts with 'There was a standing ovation when the curtain fell on Richard ll at the Barbican, and it was well justified. The whole theatrical experience was spellbinding � from the angel-like voices of the singers which rang out as the play opened to the gripping performances of David Tennant and the entire cast of the Royal Shakespeare Company.' Updated 20/12
David Tennant's interview on BBC Radio Four People Of The Year 2013 Show (broadcast next Tuesday) has been posted to the Radio Four website. David discusses Richard II, Broadchurch, Doctor Who and Gracepoint among other topics. Updated 20/12
Today there is a rehearsed reading by some of the Richard II cast at The Barbican Centre of Thomas Of Woodcock at 2pm. Updated 20/12
Richard II is one of Metro's Five Plays To See. Updated 19/12
Today there was a full Richard II understudy run. Updated 18/12
Evening Standard reports that both David Tennant and Richard II are on 2013 Most Sought After Theatre Tickets List. Updated 17/12
The latest issue of the Stage Management Association magazine has a photo of David Tennant on the front cover from Richard II. Updated 16/12
Today Elliot Barnes-Worrel tweeted that they did a refresher run of the understudy performance of Richard II. He wrote 'It's exciting to see the cast mix up the roles and play it differently.' Updated 16/12
The Telegraph describes Richard II as 'magnificant and says 'David Tennant a captivating, enigmatic, quixotic king' in an article about illness in theatre audiences. Updated 16/12
This week David Tennant and the cast play performances 48 - 55 of Richard II at The Barbican Centre. This includes a matinee on Sunday. Updated 16/12
This week David Tennant and the cast play performances 48 - 55 of Richard II at The Barbican Centre. This includes a matinee on Sunday. Updated 16/12
The Telegraph lists David Tennant as one of the actors who does both stage and TV 'immaculately.' Updated 13/12
Metro gives Richard II 4 stars in its review and mentions there are 'many splendid things about the RSC�s production.' Updated 13/12
The RSC website has some photos from last night's post show party at The Barbican for the London Press Night of Richard II.
OfficialLondonTheatre.co.uk's review of Richard II includes 'Then there is Tennant. While Richard�s power diminishes, the actor only grows stronger, evoking the play�s poetry through both the fluidity of his movements and the compelling nature of his speeches in which he takes every rhyming couplet and places it centre stage with effortless delivery.' Updated 13/12
Evening Standard's 4 star review of Richard II starts with 'David's mercurial central turn in this knotty play offers a timely reminder of that, as does his accomplished delivery of some of the most exquisite poetry in all of Shakespeare. "I wasted time, and now doth time waste me" is, for my money, the most haunting line in the histories and Tennant doesn't waste a syllable.' Updated 13/12
The Richard II review by Sardines Magazine concludes with 'Tennant struts, cries, sneers throws himself on the ground, derides, comforts and looks magnificent when lowered enthroned on a traverse gantry. It is a remarkable performance which will undoubtedly go down in the annals of theatre history.' Updated 13/12
The Londonist review of Richard II says 'It is, quite simply, brilliant. ' Updated 13/12
A 3 star review of Richard II from What's On Stage concludes with 'his is a beautifully clear rendition of Shakespeare's most poetic play: the verse is superbly handled with some judicially sprinkled comic touches, but while there are some superb central performances, it never quite gets to the heart of the central question of what it means to be a king.' Updated 13/12
The Arts Desk review of Richard II has the sub-title 'David Tennant reasserts his Shakesperean credentials with a fine Richard II. But this is more than a one-man show.' Updated 13/12
Page 11 of Evening Standard yesterday had an advert for Richard II at The Barbican. Updated 13/12
The Upcoming has a 5 star review of Richard II which includes 'David Tennant shines.' Updated 13/12
Stratford Observer has an article about the Richard II Music and Speeches CD. Updated 13/12
The Telegraph lists Broadchurch at the top of its Ten Best TV Shows of 2013, plus the page has a poll to vote.
Several cast members tweeted about the Press Night at The Barbican last night:
The Mirror's review of Richard II includes ''Tennant's performance is magnificent.' Updated 13/12
Richard II Backstage Tours of The Barbican start today. Updated 13/12
Tony Woodcocks, President of New England Conservatory of Music, 20 Top Picks for 2013 include mentions of David in The Day Of The Doctor and Richard II in The Huffington Post. Updated 12/12
The RSC have sent an email to say there is a misprint on their Richard II tickets with regard to Stalls Left or Stalls Right so advise people to check with Barbican Centre staff upon arrival at the theatre. Updated 12/12
Tonight David Tennant plays the Press Night (and 44th performance) of Richard II for The RSC at The Barbican in London at 7pm. Updated 12/12
At the Director's Talk for Richard II today Greg Doran said that David Tennant had exclaimed to him about how much easier it is to play at The Barbican Centre compared to in Stratford as all the audience are just on one side and not three!
Richard II is currently winning the What's On Stage Award for Best Regional Production with 30% of the vote.
Sydney Morning Herald gives the filmed version of Richard II 3.5 stars and describes it as a 'rich and vivid transcription.' Updated 11/12
Today Greg Doran does the Directors Talk at 5.15pm for Richard II at The Barbican in London. Updated 11/12
On The Barbican Centre website Sarah Hemming speaks to Gregory Doran about Richard II and The RSC's upcoming 3 year partnership. Updated 10/12
The differences between staging Richard II at The Barbican compared to in Stratford-upon-Avon. Updated 10/12
Tonight Elliot Barnes-Worrel (the Groom) tweeted 'Just finished night one @BarbicanCentre #RSCRichardII
New audience new vibes. Good show.' Updated 9/12
There will be a new soprano tonight in Richard II as Alex Saunders replaces Anna Bolton. Updated 9/12
Stratford Observer reports that David Tennant's crown in Richard II will be kept in The RSC Collection and not available for hire after the run. Updated 9/12
Richard II is listed as one of What's On Stage Theatre Openings this week. Updated 9/12
The RSC website has a blog item about teacher and student reactions to the Richard II schools broadcast and Q&A. Updated 9/12
David Tennant opens in Richard II for The RSC at The Barbican in London tonight.
Most of the railway stations in London now have posters for Richard II at The Barbican. Apparently there are even posters as far away as Portsmouth railway station (on the south coast)! Posters have been on the tube for several weeks now. Updated 8/12
Another detailed review of Richard II (which contains SPOLIERS if you haven't seen the production) has been posted to Shakespeareances.com. Updated 7/12
Richard II at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon has been nominated for the Best Regional Production Award at the What's On Stage Awards.
A very detailed account of The RSC Richard II (which contains SPOILERS) has been posted to Wordpress. Updated 6/12
Today is the second day of Richard II tech rehearsals at The Barbican in London. Updated 6/12
Today Richard II tech rehearsals start at The Barbican in London. Updated 5/12
The Telegraph asks if this is a Golden Age For Shakespeare (including David Tennant in Richard II)? Updated 4/12
Today Jake Mann confirmed that tech rehearsals for Richard II start tomorrow in The Barbican. Updated 4/12
Richard II has become the third alternative content to take more than �1 million at the UK box office. The other two are Behind The Audience and The Day Of The Doctor (also starring David!). Updated 4/12
Richard II is Time Out's Show Of The Week. A photo of the article has been posted to Twitter. Updated 3/12
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