| Richard of Bordeaux | |
|---|---|
 Programme cover depicting Gielgud as Richard | |
| Written by | Gordon Daviot |
| Date premiered | 1933 |
| Place premiered | Arts Theatre |
| Original language | English |
| Subject | King Richard II tries to maintain peace in England |
| Genre | Period piece |
| Setting | Medieval England |
Richard of Bordeaux (1932) is a play by "Gordon Daviot", a pseudonym for Elizabeth MacKintosh, best known by another of her pen names, Josephine Tey.[1]
The play tells the story of Richard II of England in a romantic fashion, emphasizing the relationship between Richard and his first wife, Queen Anne of Bohemia. The play was a major hit in 1933, playing a significant role in turning its director and leading man John Gielgud into a major star. Audiences found its portrayal of medieval characters speaking like modern people refreshing.[2]
- ^ "Josephine Tey A Very Private Person". Josephinetey.net. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
- ^ Sheridan Morley, John Gielgud: The Authorized Biography, Simon and Schuster, 2010, p.115.