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William Hogarth: Mr Garrick in the Character of Richard III

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Discover how artist William Hogarth used imagery in his portrait of actor David Garrick as Richard III to foreshadow what was to unfold in Shakespeare's play of the ruthless king.

Gemma Sykes

07 Jul 2016 RIchard III In the Vault

A sneak preview of the Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester

Shakespeare & his works

Take an early look at the new Richard III visitor centre

31 Jul 2014 Shakespeare RIchard III

Shakespeare's Villains - Richard III

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Anna Griffiths looks at part of the iconic costume worn by Antony Sher in Bill Alexander’s 1984 production of Richard III.

21 Jul 2011 Shakespeare's Villains RIchard III

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William Hogarth: Mr Garrick in the Character of Richard III

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A sneak preview of the Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester

Shakespeare & his works

Shakespeare's Villains - Richard III

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All the latest Shakespeare news and behind the scenes action at SBT

William Hogarth: Mr Garrick in the Character of Richard III

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A sneak preview of the Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester

Shakespeare & his works

Shakespeare's Villains - Richard III

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