A KING BECOMES A MAN offers listeners an immersive experience of Shakespeare’s poignant tale of Richard II, a king who becomes increasingly disconnected from his kingdom. As he lavishes wealth and raises taxes to fuel his extravagant lifestyle, he faces a formidable challenge from Henry Bolingbroke, father of the future Henry V. In this captivating performance, Richard ultimately loses his crown but in that loss, he discovers his humanity and soul.

Experience this luminous and poetic masterpiece brought to life by a skilled narrator, guiding you through the drama that marks the beginning of the Wars of the Roses and the rise of the House of Lancaster.