The National Theatre of China’s first visit to the UK will not be short of pomp, flamboyance, and elegance. Their trailblazing productions show the new face of 21st century Chinese theatre, and this staging will be no exception. Experience the story of Richard II in a fresh perspective.

Company: National Theatre of China
Location: Shakespeare’s Globe, UK
Year Performed: 2012
Show Runtime: 135 mins
Language: Mandarin

Cast: Zhang Dongyu, Wu Xiaodong, Chen Qiang, She Nannan, Zhang Yifang, Zhang Xin, Wang Nan, Xu Mengke, Cai Jingchao, Li Jianpeng