Sat 14 Nov · +1 more dates
Fort Scratchley · Newcastle East
Shakespeare's most ruthless villain, staged open air at Fort Scratchley
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RICHARD III
Shakespeare Under the Stars is back this summer with a new production of Richard III set against the stunning backdrop of Newcastle’s Fort Scratchley.
Richard III is one of Shakespeare’s most infamous tragic villains. Bent on seizing the throne from his brothers, Richard III unleashes ruthless charm and remorseless ambition as he rises to power, eliminating all who stand in his way.
Richard III marks the fifth anniversary of Whale Chorus’s celebrated open air theatre season, Shakespeare Under the Stars. A team of remarkable Novocastrian actors form a shape-shifting ensemble where the role of Richard changes hands as quickly as power slips through one’s fingers.
This is brutally honest theatre that transforms Fort Scratchley into Richard’s court in front of your very eyes. Grab a front row seat to the open air action and watch as history threatens to repeat itself. Who’s the real tyrant after all?
Whale Chorus presents
RICHARD III
Shakespeare Under the Stars
Dates: 11 – 15 November
Time: 8pm
Running time: 90mins (no interval)
Location: Fort Scratchley, 1/3 Nobby's Rd, Newcastle East NSW
Important Audience Advice
Fort Scratchley is an atmospheric, historic coastal fort in Newcastle. Please note that this is an outdoor sit down performance and will go ahead in the event of light rain and wind. Please bring appropriate gear for the weather of the day.
Access
The Fort Scratchley Historic Site can be accessed by people with a range of mobility but it should be noted that there is…
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When is Richard III Shakespeare Under the Stars?
Sat 14 Nov 2026, +1 more dates. There are 2 dates to pick from, listed above.
Where is it?
Fort Scratchley, Newcastle East, NSW.
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