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William Shakespeare’s ‘Richard III’ at A Noise Within
Richard manipulates, marries and murders a path to the top in the original 'Game of Thrones'
Ambition knows no mercy. A Noise Within presents a streamlined, high-velocity, darkly entertaining take on William Shakespeare's thriller about the irresistible schemer audiences love to hate. The production runs February 14 through March 8, with low-priced previews beginning February 8.
Charismatic and contemptible in equal measure, burdened by physical challenges and consumed by ambition, Richard claws his way to the crown with unrelenting ferocity, removing all obstacles, and all people, in his path. Manipulating, marrying and murdering his way to the top with unmatched charm and zeal, Richard turns the audience into his unwitting accomplice: we root for him even as his plans grow ever more monstrous.
“Richard III is the original Game of Thrones,” notes the director, Guillermo Cienfuegos. “Anyone expecting a dusty, Shakespearean history is going to be very surprised. This production will feel more cinematic, like a Martin Scorsese or a Quentin Tarantino film, and move like a freight train. A short recap at the top of the show will orient the audience so they can focus fully on Richard’s ruthless pursuit of the crown.”
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“People don’t realize how funny this play is,” adds A Noise Within co-artistic director Geoff Elliott. “Richard is one of Shakespeare most darkly comic characters.”
Performances of Richard lll take place February 14 through March 8 on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., with matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. (no matinee on Saturday, Feb.14). Four preview performances take place on Sunday, Feb, 8 at 2 p.m.; and on Wednesday, Feb. 11; Thursday, Feb. 12; and Friday, Feb. 13 each at 7:30 p.m.
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A one-hour INsiders Discussion Group will take place prior to the matinee on Sunday, Feb. 15 beginning at 12:30 p.m. Post-performance conversations will take place every Friday (except the preview) and Sunday, Feb. 22. Student matinees are scheduled on select weekdays at 10:30 a.m.; interested educators should email education@anoisewithin.org.
Tickets start at $41.75 (including fees). Student tickets start at $20. Tickets to the previews on Wednesday, Feb. 11 and Thursday, Feb. 12 will be Pay What You Choose, with tickets starting at $10 (available online beginning at 12 p.m. the Monday prior to that performance). Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.
A Noise Within is located at 3352 E Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107. Richard lll is recommended for mature audiences ages 14 and up. For more information and to purchase tickets, call (626) 356-3100 or go to anoisewithin.org.
