King appears as surprise guest at sold-out Shakespeare play
Summary
King Charles III unexpectedly attended a sold-out performance of the Royal Shakespeare Company's play The Tempest in Stratford-upon-Avon. He toured the costume department and met with the cast and crew after the show.Key Facts
- King Charles III appeared as a surprise guest at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
- The play performed was The Tempest, directed by Sir Richard Eyre and starring Sir Kenneth Branagh.
- The theatre was full, and the audience greeted the King with cheers.
- The King visited the costume department and praised the costumes.
- He chatted with the cast, including Sir Kenneth Branagh and Sir Richard Eyre, after the performance.
- King Charles is a patron of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
- This production marks Sir Kenneth Branagh's return to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre after more than 30 years.
- Sir Richard Eyre is directing the RSC for the first time with this production.
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