Richard III by William Shakespeare. Adapted and directed by Anna Griffith.

Richard III by William Shakespeare Adapted and directed by Anna Griffith. University of the Fraser Valley Theatre and the School of Creative Arts present Richard III by William Shakespeare, adapted and directed by Anna Griffith. Richard III by William Shakespeare, raises questions about political corruption and coercion as we follow the story of Richard III's violent rise to power. Shakespeare offers a portrait of the ultimate villain, a protagonist who is simultaneously charming and ruthless. The play asks audiences to think about how the characters around Richard III are complicit in his bloody maneuvers onto the throne, and offers insight about the contemporary political moment. Anna Griffith is an interdisciplinary performer and director who is interested in exploring a multimedia version of Shakespeare’s ultimate villain and the people who helped him get there. The designers include, Parjad Sharifi (scenographer), Heather Robertson (costume design), Lucy Mulder (hair and makeup design, student) and Steven Bowman (sound design, student). Dates and times: March 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 at 7:00 pm March 14 & 21 at 2:00 pm Post Performance Talkbacks include March 14 and March 20th, which promise to enhance audience members’ understanding of the performance. Please be advised that seating is extremely limited, and seat reservations must be made in advance by contacting theatre@ufv.ca or phoning 604-795-2814 with your name, number of seat reservations required, and the performance day and time. All performances are pay-what-you-can at the door with suggested prices of $15 for adults, and $10 for students and seniors, cash only. Seats are reserved until 5 minutes before show start time. Performances will be held in the Performance Studio, Building D, 105, Abbotsford Campus, University of the Fraser Valley, 33844 King Road. For more info visit: ufv.ca/plays