Richard II | Act 5, Scene 5 - The Prison Speech | Filmed at Pontefract Castle

Experience Shakespeare's moving prison speech from Richard II Act 5, Scene 5, at the original historic location at Pontefract Castle, the site of the king's death in February 1400.
THE SACRED KING
Richard II performed by Mark Burghagen
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Yvonne Morley
Director of Photography Ben Porter
Camera Operator Alex Miller
'In Darkness Let Me Dwell' by John Dowland performed by
Jacob Heringman (Lute)
John Potter (Tenor)
Make-up Artist Lisa Pearson
Costumier Laura Bourchier
Locations:
Pontefract Castle
York Minster
St Mary Bishophill Junior, York

[@TheGamePlanConsultancy-dt6li]

Great work

[@justanothergoogler6436]

Such a great speech.

[@northlandsteve9846]

I really like the editing and use of props, it makes it feel like he’s been down there for ages

[@sacredking2101]

Many thanks, great to hear!

[@cyrusmallison6157]

I like using props too, but I'm not sure if even a king 👑 would have a bible in prison. A printed Bible was rare back than, and were all in Latin.

[@pinchmitra]

Amazing.

[@sacredking2101]

Many thanks for your comment, glad you like our film!

[@jimstephens1832]

well done all

[@sacredking2101]

Thank you! Very pleased you like it!