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Richard III · Play

Characters in Richard III

This page provides a complete list of characters in Richard III, organized by part size for quick reference. Each role links to a full StageAgent character breakdown featuring a detailed analysis of the character’s function in the story, key traits, and major moments. Performers will find audition suggestions along with practical details such as vocal range, playing age, movement or dance requirements, and casting considerations. Many roles also include video examples to support research and performance preparation. Whether you’re preparing an audition, planning casting, teaching the show, or simply exploring the world of the production, this section offers a clear guide to every role.

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Ghost of Edward of Westminster
Male
Spoken
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Lead

Duke of Gloucester, later King Richard III
Male
Spoken
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Supporting

Duchess of York
Female
Spoken
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Lady Anne
Female
Spoken
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Anthony Woodville, Lord Rivers
Male
Spoken
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Marquis of Dorset
Male
Spoken
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Queen Margaret
Female
Spoken
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Sir James Tyrrell
Male
Spoken
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Sir Richard Ratliffe
Male
Spoken
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Sir Robert Brakenbury
Male
Spoken
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Lord Stanley, Earl of Derby
Male
Spoken
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Duke of Buckingham
Male
Spoken
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George Plantagenet, Duke of Clarence
Male
Non-singer
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King Edward IV
Male
Spoken
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Lord Hastings
Male
Spoken
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Queen Elizabeth Woodville
Female
Spoken
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Henry Tudor, Earl of Richmond
Male
Spoken
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Sir William Catesby
Male
Spoken
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Featured

First Murderer
Male
Spoken
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Earl Oxford
Male
Spoken
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Earl of Surrey
Male
Spoken
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Duke of Norfolk
Male
Spoken
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Cardinal
Male
Spoken
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Boy, Duke of Clarence’s Son
Male
Spoken
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Berkeley
Male
Silent
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Archbishop of York
Male
Spoken
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Ghost of Henry VI
Male
Spoken
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Bishop of Ely
Male
Spoken
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Lord Grey
Male
Spoken
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Lord Lovel
Male
Spoken
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Lord Mayor of London
Male
Spoken
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Girl, Duke of Clarence’s Daughter
Female
Spoken
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Edward, Prince of Wales
Male
Spoken
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Richard, Duke of York
Male
Spoken
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Sheriff of Wiltshire
Male
Spoken
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Sir James Blunt
Male
Spoken
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Sir Thomas Vaughan
Male
Spoken
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Sir Walter Herbert
Male
Spoken
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Sir William Brandon
Male
Silent
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Christopher Urswick
Male
Spoken
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Second Murderer
Male
Spoken
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Elizabeth of York
Female
Silent
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Scrivener
Male
Spoken
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George Stanley
Male
Silent
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Ensemble

Ensemble
Either Gender
Spoken, Silent
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