Henry VI, Part 3: The Rise of Richard by William Shakespeare

Shakespeare Drama

“Down, down to hell and say I sent thee thither!”

Orlando Shakes continues the exciting saga of Shakespeare’s Henry VI trilogy! The Duke of York now sits on the throne of England, but the house of Lancaster quickly raises an army to take it back. Battles are fought and precious lives lost. Fathers and sons are murdered as the War of the Roses becomes a brutal landscape of death, carnage and murder. Leading the slaughter is York’s hunchbacked son, Richard of Gloucester, who plots to remove all obstacles in his way and rise to become Richard III.

LANGUAGE: There are invocations of God’s name, some of which might be considered profane.

ALCOHOL: Alcohol consumption and depiction of drunkness.

SEX: None. Bawdy gestures may be a part of some of the lower class characters’ behavior.

VIOLENCE: Henry VI, 3: The Rise of Richard is a historical drama. Violent battle scenes are depicted on stage including sword fights, stabbing, and death.

FOR WHICH AUDIENCES: The play is best suited for grade 6 and up.

RATING: If it were a movie, Henry VI, 3: The Rise of Richard would be rated “PG-13.” Children under 5 will not be admitted to the theater.