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Moving the throne

Michael decides to move Richard's throne further down the stage. Erin, the Deputy Stage Manager explains what happens.

Slow motion

Michael explains that he wants to use 'slow motion' to emphasise the mood at the Coronation.

Buckingham's request

Michael and Richard Cordery discuss how to play Buckingham in this scene, including asking Richard for the earldom.

Richard and Buckingham

Jonathan Slinger says he's worried about how Richard's sexuality might be portrayed. He and Michael also discuss how Richard feels at the end of the scene.

Buckingham's exit

Michael and Richard Cordery decide what Buckingham's thinking as he exits - and it definitely shouldn't be 'flouncy'!

Line notes

Michael runs over some notes about how lines should be delivered - which words should be emphasised and where to pause.

Rehearsal notes

In rehearsals, director Michael Boyd makes notes and gives the actors feedback after each run-through of a scene, or part of a scene.

Here, you can watch Michael discussing his notes with the company at a rehearsal for Richard III, Act 4 Scene 2, the coronation scene. Within some clips, you can then watch the actors incorporate the feedback into their next run-through.