A remarkable classic recording of Shakespeare’s Richard II is now available for digital download, featuring some of the greatest actors performing this timeless play. The audiobook immerses listeners in the rich language and emotional depth of the characters, offering a fresh experience of this Shakespearean masterpiece.

In the first Act, we find King Richard, resplendent on his throne. The tension unfolds as Henry Bolingbroke, Richard’s cousin, confronts Thomas Mowbray in a dispute over accusations of financial misconduct and the murder of the Duke of Gloucester. With John of Gaunt, Gloucester’s brother and Bolingbroke’s father, questioning the King’s role in the conspiracy, tensions escalate. Despite Richard’s attempts to mediate, Bolingbroke and Mowbray challenge each other to a duel, setting the stage for a gripping narrative that unfolds in this superbly narrated audiobook.