Risjaar Modderfokker de Derde

Risjaar is abhorrent. He was born too early and is deformed. Tijdens de Rozenoorlogen after the death of Henry V, he fought like a savage for his family, at the side of his brother Edwaar. Edwaar was able to ascend the throne, thanks to a series of ruthless political murders, devised by his misshapen brother. But that does not bring Risjaar peace: he wants ultimate power. In Richard III, Shakespeare created one of the most iconic villains in literature. What makes him so fascinating is his shameless, almost playful amorality. Lies become truths; fake news is used without scruples by those in power. We like to dismiss these figures as monsters, but what if they don't look like them? Text : Tom Lanoye (after William Shakespeare) Director : Jim T. Maes Coach : Wim De Winne Cast : Ruben Callewaert, Iris Dumon, Roos Michiels, Laura Roofthooft, Jesse Van Regenmortel, Jozef Van Regenmortel, Noor Van Regenmortel, Nelson Van Regenmortel & Joke Willems Costumes : Anny Maes Set design : Wim Demoor Technique : David De Petter Photos : Jean-Pierre Fack Trailer : Pieter Vanholme