Richard II The key to Michael Grandage's success is his unfashionable refusal to give audiences an easy ... As John of Gaunt, ... Sets and costumes, Richard Kent; lighting, David Plater; sound, ...

Where Richard wines and acts cowardly, Henry exudes strength. Charity Jones, who plays John of Gaunt and two other characters, also shines in this production directed by the Guthrie’s artistic ...

RICHARD visits JOHN OF GAUNT, BOLINGBROKE’s Father, who, in the throes of death, reprimands the King. After seizing GAUNT’s money and lands, RICHARD leaves for wars against the rebels in Ireland.