Production Diary 9 | Richard II | Royal Shakespeare Company

Richard II has now opened in Stratford-upon-Avon to positive audience reactions and reviews. In this diary we go behind the scene in the lead-up to a preview show.
Keith Osborn, who plays Sir Stephen Scroop, meets us at the stage door and takes us into the dressing rooms for pre-show preparations.
James Kitto, the duty manager, greets us front of house as the team prepare to welcome the public.
The doors open and theatre-goers arrive. Backstage, Klare Roger from the stage management team begins the count down to curtain up with a thirty minute call ...
Richard II plays in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon from 10 October to 16 November 2013. It transfers to the Barbican 9 December to 25 January.
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[@shanfox89]

This is probably my favorite production diary thus far. It really captures the excitement that happens on a performance night! I was really kinda craving more about the skill and effort that goes into cueing such a top notch production. I feel like most audiences are unaware of all of the careful rehearsals that take place and the orchestration of the numerous elements of live theater. I will be so sad when these production diaries end!

[@LivvLikes]

So excited for when I come and see this!!

[@MrTitusaduxass]

I saw this on 26/10/2013. It is truly amazing

[@lydiarachel7993]

This looks so good!