The Death of Kings

Photos by Marek Sawicki

The Death of Kings is an adaptation of Shakespeare’s eight chronological history plays interspersed with contemporary English narration. It places specific focus on the transition of power, ideas of love and strength, and what it means to do the ‘right thing’ for a nation and its people.

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The Burning of Joan of Arc

Prince Hal prepares for war

Queen Margaret chastises King Henry VI as he prays with his son, Edward

Prince Hal celebrates with his drinking buddies as King Henry IV contemplates his son's behavior

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The Duke of Suffolk leads the side of the monarchy in the War of the Roses

Richard III reaches for his fallen crown as he is symbolically held back by Henry Tudor

Richard, the Duke of York, is beheaded

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King Henry VII is crowned

Joan of Arc receives her call to fight from the Virgin Mary