Find out more about Shakespeare's Henry VI Part III as well as information on current and past productions of the play.
Plot synopsis
Having won the Battle of St Albans and with Richard Plantagenet on the throne of England, the Yorkists confront the Lancastrians.
Henry, to his wife's dismay, agrees to York's demand that he disinherit his son, Edward, Prince of Wales. Margaret vows to destroy York and his followers and enlists the support of Clifford and others to raise an army. Read more...
What happens in the other parts?
Henry VI Part I - The War Against France
After the premature coronation of the infant Henry VI, France, led by Joan of Arc, exploits the fierce power squabbles in England and battle to reclaim the French lands lost to Henry V.
Henry VI Part II - England's Fall
Jack Cade leads an anarchic uprising against Henry VI, made powerless by the warring factions of his new wife, Margaret of Anjou, and the House of York, as England descends deeper into bloody civil strife.
Who's who - the characters
Family tree for the houses of Lancaster and York. Read more.
Meet the acting ensemble
The same group of group of actors, directors, designers have worked together over two years on eight of Shakespeare's history plays. Between them, the actors will be playing 264 roles across the plays. Come and meet them.
Digitised picture archive
See pictures from productions of Henry VI Part III throughout the centuries. See more...
Read or listen to the play in advance
The RSC Shop has recordings of the plays and copies of the play texts available to buy online.
