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Richard III – Introduction In preparation for Richard III we talk about resources, quartos, the folio, history, recap what has come before, and begin to peer into the darkness that is Richard, Duke of Gloucester.

Henry VI part 3 – Act V Scene 5, 6, 7  King Edward gets to work securing his reign. But restoring the peace means dealing with Margaret, the prince, and Henry VI. Richard takes matters into his own hands. 

Henry VI part 3 – Act V Scene 1, 2, 3, 4 As the final battles play out, an end comes early for one of the mightiest, and not even a passionate speech from Margaret can save the day.

Henry VI part 3 – Act IV Scene 5, 6  7, 8 Kings rescued, friends gathered, a glimmer of hope for the future, and the scent of battle wafting on the air.

Henry VI part 3 – Act IV Scene 1, 2, 3, 4 The crown is once again put in jeopardy, as King Edward refuses to see the error of his actions, and favors his new wife’s family over his own brothers.

Henry VI part 3 – Act III Scene 3 Margaret and her Son Prince Edward travel to France seeking aid from King Lewis, just as Warwick arrives with a tempting offer for alliance with England. 

Henry VI part 3 – Act III Scene 1, 2  Henry returns in disguise, as Edward abuses his power, and Richard contemplates his future.

Henry VI part 3 – Act II Scene 3, 4, 5, 6 A bloody battle is underway, and Henry must bear witness to the cruelties of civil war.  

Henry VI part 3 – Act II Scene 1, 2 After the brutal execution of York, it’s now up to his sons and Warwick to pick up the pieces and carry on reaching for the crown. Margaret is not at all impressed. Threshing with hand flails

Henry VI part 3 – Act I Scene 2, 3, 4 As York’s sons urge him to reconsider his oath, Margaret and Clifford unleash their fury.

Henry VI part 3 – Act I Scene 1  To avoid further bloodshed, King Henry makes a desperate proclamation. I’m not not sure the Queen will agree. Chart of the Roses

Henry VI part 2 – Act V Scene 1, 2, 3  As York reaches for the crown, Yorkist and Lancastrian allies gather for the coming conflict.  The Comedy of Errors LIVE

Henry VI part 2 – Act IV Scene 1-10 Suffolk, in disguise, sets sail into exile as Jack Cade and his Kentish rebels turn the realm upside down and inside out.

Henry VI part 2 – Act III Scene 2, 3 As the King is about to try Gloucester’s case, a suspicious death is discovered, and there will be hell to pay.

Henry VI part 2 – Act III Scene 1  As Gloucester falls, York rises. 

Henry VI part 2 – Act II Scene 2, 3, 4 York confides in his friends. Henry delivers his judgment. Peter thumps Horner. Humphrey and Eleanor part forever.

Henry VI part 2 – Act II Scene 1  King Henry and Queen Margaret, accompanied by quarreling nobles, are hawking in St. Albans when they encounter a miracle.

Henry VI part 2 – Act I Scene 4 The witch, conjuror, and priest promised by John Hume, gather in Gloucesters garden where they will raise a spirit to answers Dame Eleanor’s 3 questions. 

Henry VI part 2 – Act I Scene 3 Queen Margaret confides in Suffolk. Gloucester is beset with slanders. A mechanical’s petition casts doubt on York. The King barely speaks.

Henry VI part 2 – Act I Scene 2 Eleanor, Duchess of Gloucester, knows how to overcome a base and humble mind.   Henry VI Relations and Associations chart