The Hollow Crown

The Royal Shakespeare Company brings to Toronto its famous production of John Barton’s The Hollow Crown, a history of the kings and queens of England – but nothing like any schoolbook history you’ve ever read.

Story and song illuminate the splendid institution of the monarchy, its rich history, its colourful pageantry, its noble traditions – as well as its majestic quarrels, lordly jealousies, regal squabbles, uncivil wars (and the merest hint of the rowdy secrets of royal bedchambers).

Devised and Directed by John Barton, the show stars Ian Richardson, Vanessa Redgrave, and Sir Donald Sinden.