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Sold out in 2025. Back by popular demand. A king. A traitor. A villain. Or was he? Richard III returns to confront the myths that condemned him, challenging Shakespeare’s version of events and putting history itself on trial. In this gripping one-man performance, fact clashes with legend as Richard defends his reign and questions who gets to decide the truth. Provocative, compelling and darkly entertaining, this show asks whether history judged the wrong man. As power, propaganda, legacy and reputation collide on stage, you must decide whether history lied.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 1 King, 2 Princes and Shakespeare's Lie is by Slade Wolfe Enterprises Limited, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at theSpace @ Symposium Hall, Hill Square, EH8 9DR, 7 August to 29 August.
The show runs 50 minutes and is suitable for ages 12+. Tickets are £13.