CHICAGO PREMIERE
King Charles III
November 5, 2016
January 15, 2017
at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Mike Bartlett
directed by Gary Griffin
PRODUCTION SPONSORS
A must-see in a time when anything can happen...it deserves to be a big holiday hit.
Chicago Tribune
Absolutely fabulous. The play serves as a fascinating complement to the current political scene.
Chicago Sun-Times
The Play
Charles. Camilla. William. Kate. Harry. One family holds the future of Great Britain in its hands. But what will it be? The Queen is dead. The “King-in-waiting” finally ascends the throne. Defying centuries of tradition, Charles boldly attempts to reassert the crown’s power, landing himself—and his country—in a royal mess. Celebrated British actor and Downton Abbey favorite Robert Bathurst takes on the title role in this provocative, insightful political drama. Much like Shakespeare’s captivating history plays, here the men and women of the world’s most famous royal family are revealed to be far more fascinating and complex than their tabloid depictions. After successful productions on London’s West End and Broadway, the 2015 Olivier Award winner for Best New Play makes its highly anticipated Chicago premiere.
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Critical Acclaim
“Director Gary Griffin's superbly staged production is deeper and better than the Broadway production."
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The Players
Creative Team
Mike Bartlett Writer
Gary Griffin Director
Scott Davis Scenic Designer
Alan Schwanke Associate Scenic Designer
Mara Blumenfeld Costume Designer
Philip Rosenberg Lighting Designer
Joel Shier Lighting Designer
Rob Milburn and Michael Bodeen Sound Designer
Rob Milburn and Michael Bodeen Sound Designer
Richard Jarvie Wig and Make-up Designer
Eva Breneman Dialect Coach
Cast
Robert Bathurst King Charles III
Sarah Chalcroft Diana / Free Newspaper Woman / Ensemble
Jordan Dean Prince William
Amanda Drinkall Kate Middleton
Sean Fortunato Mr. Evans
Rae Gray Jess
Lawrence Grimm Clive / Sir Gordon / Speaker of the House
Jen Johansen Sarah / TV Producer
David Lively Mr. Stevens
Grant Niezgodski Ensemble
Jeff Parker Butler / Ensemble
Sam Pearson Couttsey / Sir Michael / Ensemble
Tyrone Phillips Ensemble
Kate Skinner Camilla
Megan Storti Ensemble
Demetrios Troy Spencer / Paul / Ensemble
Jonathan Weir James Reiss
Alec Manley Wilson Prince Harry