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Season 2013 - 2014
Richard III	9th Mar to 20th Apr
The Young Idea	4th May to 8th Jun
Dangerous Corner	6th Jul to 10th Aug
Murder on the Nile	24th Aug to 5th Oct
Daisy Pulls It Off	19th Oct to 16th Nov
The Star-Child	24th Nov to 14th Dec
Hotel Sorrento	18th Jan to 22nd Feb
Frankenstein	8th Mar to 12th Apr

The Genesian Theatre is in the heart of Sydney, a short walking distance from Town Hall. Travelling by public transport - any train or bus stopping at Town Hall will do and for those driving there is a secure parking station across the road.

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The Genesian Theatre Company gratefully acknowledge the support of the NSW Government though the Performing Arts COVID Support package.

Goran at Primi Italian is a great supporter of the theatre. Tell the restaurant you are going to the Genesian Theatre and you will receive a free glass of house wine. Primi Italian is in Club York at 95-99 York St.

For a more casual and quick meal try The Sambal just along the road from the theatre at 432 Kent St.

Richard III

by William Shakespeare

Directed by Gary Dooley

Season: 9th March - 20th April 2013
Preview night 8th March
Friday and Saturday nights at 8pm
Sunday matinée at 4.30pm

No performances Easter Weekend
29-31 March 2013

very engaging and it contained some moments of real theatrical spectacle - Jodi McAlister, Theatre From The Back Seat

plenty of moments you can appreciate - Jane Simmons, SOYP

a convincing, exciting show, which demonstrates the versatility of the company and the immortality of the bard - Leann Richards, Alternative Media Group

Despite its historical inaccuracies, Richard III remains one of Shakespeare's most popular plays. The mixture of tragedy, political intrigue and comedy is irresistible. At its centre stands Richard, duke of Gloucester - perhaps the ultimate stage villain - a character who has fascinated audiences for over 400 years.

Our bold new production transposes the action from the fifteenth century to the much more familiar England of the late 1940s; a time of celebration and national pride, but also a time of shortages and mourning ... an ideal time for an opportunist tyrant to make his play for power. Richard is determined to become king - and the only things that stand between him and the crown are his own family and most of the English nobility ... no problem.

Special Event: 'Richard..... Really?' Immediately after the performance on Sunday 10th March. A panel discussion on just who Richard was: the historical figure, Tudor propaganda, and a certain car park! Hosted by Lilianna Komljenovic the panel will include Richard III Society Secretary Julia Redlich, Director Gary Dooley, and lead actor Roger Gimblett with members of the Company. Complimentary wine and nibbles will be served and the invitation is available only to audience members at the 10th March performance.

Join Shakespeare's notorious serial killer as he lies, cheats and murders his way to become king in this exciting new take on an all-time classic play.

On Saturday 23rd March 2013 the Genesian Theatre will donate 50% of all Box Office takings to Project Compassion. We encourage you to come along to help us support this worthwhile cause.

Production
Director	Gary Dooley
Assistant Director	Shane Bates
Costume Design	Susan Carveth
Lighting Design	Timothy M Carter
Sound Design	Michael Schell

Crew
Stage Manager	Macushla McGown
Lighting and Sound Operator	Mehran Mortezaei

Cast
Richard	Roger Gimblett
Buckingham	Dominic McDonald
Hastings	Sam Ryan
King Edward IV	Mark Nagle
Clarence	Jordan Watt
Richmond / Dorset	Patrick Magee
Brackenbury	Michael Jones
Rivers / Catesby	John Willis-Richards
Stanley	Rod Stewart
Young Edward	Lilianna Komljenovic
Young York	Daniel Hitchings
Lady Anne	Hailey McQueen
Queen Margaret	Meg Mooney
Duchess of York	Jenny Jacobs
Queen Elizabeth	Elizabeth MacGregor
Mistress Shore	Joanne Sanders