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In 1821, forty years before Lincoln ended slavery, and fifty years before black Americans earned the right to vote, the first black theatrical group in the country, the African Company of New York, was putting on plays in a downtown Manhattan theatre to which both black and white audiences flocked. Yet the drama of this progressive group reached further than their stage.

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The African Company Presents Richard III

Darkhorse Theatre

Considered to be the inspiration for Game of Thrones, Henry VI, Part II is commonly regarded as the strongest of the Henry VI trilogy, telling the story of the contention and power struggles between the two ancient families of Lancaster and York who wrestled for the fate of England.

Now, four centuries on and in tandem with the current King Charles III’s coronation, Shakespeare & Company presents The Contention – an exploration of themes that remain timeless: strategic marriages, political treachery, religious unrest, and a measure of comic sport.

Actor

Lawrence James

Events

Past events

22 - 24 Feb, 2024

The African Company Presents Richard III · The Nashville Shakespeare Festival

Jun 17 - Jul 15, 2023

The Contention (Henry VI, Part II) · Shakespeare & Company

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