Richard III

A majestic simulation of a megalomaniac based on the work of William Shakespeare

“A language exists which is capable of hoodwinking the Devil himself.” Charles Lamb

He uses all the artifices of theatre: seduction, manipulation, composition, and imprecation, and turns his ascension and fall from power into a very entertaining spectacle. It provides us with an implacable, sarcastic and angry demonstration of the monstrosity of the world. In Richard III, a tragedy of mystification, Dramaticules finds an exhilarating playing space for their language-based experimentations, love of sequencing and “fascination/abhorrence” for power-seeking monsters.

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Jonathan Frajenberg, Julien Buchy, Anthony Courret, Stéphane Mercoyrol, Pauline Huillery, Jérémie Le Louët & David Maison

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First performed in 2012
Format Large-scale
On tour From 2012 to 2014
Running time 2h05
Show suitable for audiences Over the age of 12 years old
Schools shows From year 11

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With
Julien Buchy in the roles of Clarence, Edward and the Duchess
Anthony Courret in the roles of an assassin and Hastings
Jonathan Frajenberg in the role of Buckingham
Noémie Guedj in the role of Lady Ann
Jérémie Le Louët in the role of Richard of Gloucester
David Maison in the roles of Brakenbury, Rivers and Catesby
Dominique Massat in the role of Elisabeth
Stéphane Mercoyrol in the roles of Marguerite and Richmond

Adapted and directed by Jérémie Le Louët
Scenography Blandine Vieillot
Set design Guéwen Maigner
Costumes Mina Ly
Lighting Thomas Chrétien
Sound Simon Denis
Stage management Simon Denis, Thomas Chrétien and Aleth Depeyre

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A production by Les Dramaticules

Co-directed by Le Théâtre 13 (75)

Co-produced by Le Théâtre de Rungis (94), le Théâtre Chevilly-Larue (94), le Théâtre de Corbeil-Essonnes (91), la Scène Watteau à Nogent-sur-Marne (94)

This show was developed in residency at Le Théâtre de Châtillon (92)

With development aid from Conseil régional d’Île-de-France, Conseil général du Val-de-Marne, Conseil général de l’Essonne, Communauté d’agglomération Seine Essonne and Mairie de Paris

Reviews

“Jérémie Le Louët excels in how he directs the seven actors around him, playing around fifteen characters in total, each as remarkable as the other. They find they right balance between darkness and laughter, contained lyricism and confidence, horror and astonishment, innocence and sarcasm.”
Armelle Héliot – Le Figaro – December 2012

“Le Louët‘s style is a very full one indeed. The mutation of the images he creates continually builds up tension and brings about a sense of fascination which amplifies the taut, intense acting, Jérémie Le Louët shows masterful control over his own score, like a painter who is both the author and sitter of his own painting. A hauntingly beautiful evening.”
Gilles Costaz – Webthea – November 2012

“Jérémie Le Louët has a very particular universe which gives proof of the intelligence of his reading of the play and undeniably sharp analysis of it. In the role of the tyrannical demon, he gives a remarkable performance. The rest of the cast is equally impressive. A Richard III that appals and fascinates us in equal measure.”
Dimitri Denorme – Le Pariscope – December 2012

“A brusque, pared-down, sparse, strong, baroque, and highly original staging that gives rise to contrasts and dazzling effects. The show is judicious, intuitive and well-dosed. Jérémie Le Louët reigns over this destructive chaos on a tight-rope.”
Christophe Giolito – Le littéraire – December 2012

“As truthful a Richard III as can be, and which rivets us to our seats. Void of his hunchback or artifice of any kind, his charisma nonetheless floods the stage.”
Amandine Pilaudeau – Les Trois Coups – December 2012

Former tours

On 09/11/2013 at 20h30 at the 26 couleurs in Saint-Fargeau-Ponthierry (77)

On 15/11/2013 at 20h30 at the Espace Marcel Carné in Saint-Michel-sur-Orge (91)

On 18/11/2013 at 20h30 at the Théâtre de Corbeil-Essonnes (91)

On 19/11/2013 at 20h30 at the Théâtre de Corbeil-Essonnes (91)

On 22/11/2013 at 14h00 at the Baleine in Onet-le-Château (12)

On 22/11/2013 at 20h30 at the Baleine in Onet-le-Château (12)

On 11/03/2014 at 20h30 at the Sept Collines, scène conventionnée in Tulle (19)

On 12/03/2014 at 19h00 at the Sept Collines, scène conventionnée in Tulle (19)

On 15/03/2014 at 20h30 at the Théâtre des 2 Rives in Charenton-le-Pont (94)

On 25/03/2014 at 20h30 at the Centre culturel les 3 Pierrots in Saint-Cloud (92)

On 11/04/2014 at 14h15 at the Quai des rêves in Lamballe (22)

On 11/04/2014 at 20h30 at the Quai des rêves in Lamballe (22)

On 13/11/2012 at 19h30 at the Théâtre 13 Seine in Paris (75)

On 14/11/2012 at 20h30 at the Théâtre 13 Seine in Paris (75)

On 15/11/2012 at 20h30 at the Théâtre 13 Seine in Paris (75)

On 16/11/2012 at 20h30 at the Théâtre 13 Seine in Paris (75)

On 17/11/2012 at 19h30 at the Théâtre 13 Seine in Paris (75)

On 18/11/2012 at 15h30 at the Théâtre 13 Seine in Paris (75)

On 20/11/2012 at 19h30 at the Théâtre 13 Seine in Paris (75)

On 21/11/2012 at 20h30 at the Théâtre 13 Seine in Paris (75)

On 22/11/2012 at 19h30 at the Théâtre 13 Seine in Paris (75)

On 23/11/2012 at 20h30 at the Théâtre 13 Seine in Paris (75)

On 24/11/2012 at 20h30 at the Théâtre 13 Seine in Paris (75)

On 25/11/2012 at 15h30 at the Théâtre 13 Seine in Paris (75)

On 27/11/2012 at 19h30 at the Théâtre 13 Seine in Paris (75)

On 28/11/2012 at 20h30 at the Théâtre 13 Seine in Paris (75)

On 29/11/2012 at 20h30 at the Théâtre 13 Seine in Paris (75)

On 30/11/2012 at 20h30 at the Théâtre 13 Seine in Paris (75)

On 01/12/2012 at 19h30 at the Théâtre 13 Seine in Paris (75)

On 02/12/2012 at 15h30 at the Théâtre 13 Seine in Paris (75)

On 04/12/2012 at 19h30 at the Théâtre 13 Seine in Paris (75)

On 05/12/2012 at 20h30 at the Théâtre 13 Seine in Paris (75)

On 06/12/2012 at 19h30 at the Théâtre 13 Seine in Paris (75)

On 07/12/2012 at 20h30 at the Théâtre 13 Seine in Paris (75)

On 08/12/2012 at 19h30 at the Théâtre 13 Seine in Paris (75)

On 09/12/2012 at 15h30 at the Théâtre 13 Seine in Paris (75)

On 11/12/2012 at 19h30 at the Théâtre 13 Seine in Paris (75)

On 12/12/2012 at 20h30 at the Théâtre 13 Seine in Paris (75)

On 13/12/2012 at 19h30 at the Théâtre 13 Seine in Paris (75)

On 14/12/2012 at 20h30 at the Théâtre 13 Seine in Paris (75)

On 15/12/2012 at 19h30 at the Théâtre 13 Seine in Paris (75)

On 16/12/2012 at 15h30 at the Théâtre 13 Seine in Paris (75)

On 18/12/2012 at 19h30 at the Théâtre 13 Seine in Paris (75)

On 19/12/2012 at 20h30 at the Théâtre 13 Seine in Paris (75)

On 20/12/2012 at 19h30 at the Théâtre 13 Seine in Paris (75)

On 21/12/2012 at 20h30 at the Théâtre 13 Seine in Paris (75)

On 22/12/2012 at 19h30 at the Théâtre 13 Seine in Paris (75)

On 23/12/2012 at 15h30 at the Théâtre 13 Seine in Paris (75)

On 08/01/2013 at 20h30 at the Théâtre de Cachan – Jacques Carat (94)

On 15/01/2013 at 20h00 at the Théâtre des Feuillants in Dijon (21)

On 25/01/2013 at 20h30 at the Théâtre Chevilly-Larue André Malraux (94)

On 29/01/2013 at 20h30 at the Théâtre de Rungis (94)

On 01/02/2013 at 14h00 at the Pôle Culturel in Alfortville (94)

On 02/02/2013 at 20h30 at the Pôle Culturel in Alfortville (94)

On 07/02/2013 at 19h30 at the Théâtre de la Madeleine, scène conventionnée in Troyes (10)

On 09/02/2013 at 20h30 at the Salle Lino Ventura in Athis-Mons / Les Bords de Scènes-Théâtres et Cinémas (91)

On 12/02/2013 at 20h30 at the ATP de Poitiers (86)

On 15/02/2013 at 20h45 at the Théâtre Roger Barat in Herblay (95)

On 16/02/2013 at 21h00 at the Théâtre Jean Vilar in Suresnes (92)

On 19/02/2013 at 20h30 at the Scène Watteau in Nogent-sur-Marne (94)

On 20/02/2013 at 20h30 at the Scène Watteau in Nogent-sur-Marne (94)

On 22/02/2013 at 20h30 at the Théâtre de Châtillon (92)

On 23/02/2013 at 20h30 at the Théâtre de Châtillon (92)

On 28/02/2013 at 20h00 at the Espace Culturel André Malraux in Kremlin-Bicêtre (94)

On 12/03/2013 at 20h00 at the Théâtre de Chartres, scène conventionnée d’intérêt national art et création (28)

On 21/03/2013 at 20h30 at the Théâtre Jacques Coeur in Lattes (34)

On 02/07/2013 at 21h30 at the Festival d’Anjou

On 24/07/2013 at 21h45 at the Festival de théâtre in Figeac (46)

On 27/07/2013 at 21h45 at the Festival de théâtre in Figeac (46)

On 30/07/2013 at 21h45 at the Festival des jeux in Sarlat-la-Canéda – Jardin des Enfeus

On 01/08/2013 at 21h30 at the Festival In Situ in Carqueiranne (83)

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Useful informations

First performed in 2012
Format Large-scale
On tour From 2012 to 2014
Running time 2h05
Show suitable for audiences Over the age of 12 years old
Schools shows From year 11

Pro access

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Useful informations

Creative Team

Partners

Reviews

Former tours

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