Shakespeare’s most notorious villain spins his web of lies and claws his way to the crown through manipulation, betrayal, and sheer force of will. Fans of Game of Thrones will recognize the ruthless family rivalries and shifting alliances in this thrilling end of the Wars of the Roses. Told in raw, “Bare Bard/Original Practices” style, Orlando Shakes’ actors will perform the play with no designers and no director – just like the acting companies of Shakespeare’s time! Bring your passport, pick up your stamp, and earn your “I survived the Wars of the Roses” memorial mug!
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RATING PG-13
Language, Stage Fighting and Death, Crude Humor, Use of Alcohol
Children under 5 will not be admitted to the theater.
Patrons who see Orlando Shakes’ three Wars of the Roses productions—Henry VI, Part 1: Joan of Arc, Henry VI, Part 2: She Wolf Of France, Henry VI, Part 3: The Rise of Richard and Richard III: The Bottled Spider—will earn a limited-edition “I survived the Wars of the Roses” mug.
For those who have seen the full Fire and Reign Series from Richard II (2019) to Richard III (2027), bring your fully stamped passport and also receive an “I’ve seen Fire and I’ve seen Reign” t-shirt.
Special Events
Preview performances (Pay What You Will)
January 13 & 14, 2027 @ 7:30 PM
These performances are “pay what you will!” We thank you for any amount you wish to give us for your tickets to these specific performances.
Massey Services Opening Night Party
January 15, 2027 @ 7:30 PM
Plan on arriving early to Orlando Shakes for our popular Massey Services Opening Night Party on Friday, January 15. The party starts at 6pm with dinner options, drinks, live entertainment, and a pre-show talk with the creative artists at 6:30pm.
American Sign Language interpreted performance & Audio Description Performance
January 20, 2027 @ 7:30 PM
An ASL interpreter will be available live during this performance. / Using a headset connected to a receiver, patrons can listen throughout the performance as trained audio describers provide live, verbal descriptions of actions, costumes, scenery, and other visual elements of a performance.
Post-Show Talk Back
January 24, 2027
Following the 2:00 pm matinee, stay to chat with members of the production.
