Richard the Third Reimagined with Dark Humor | Montpelier News

Montpelier News Today | 2 Min New | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Get ready to laugh uncomfortably as The Green Mountain Shakespeare Festival reimagines “Richard the Third” with a wild, meta-theater twist. Director Fergus Ryan turns Richard and his crew into chaotic, self-aware performers—think Chaplin meets Clockwork Orange—embracing dark humor and political satire while highlighting their delight in power and manipulation. Caleb Paige brings depth to the role, uncovering Richard’s damaged psyche beneath the scheming charm. Ryan’s actor-driven approach lets the text breathe, revealing fresh emotional layers. Don’t miss this electrifying run at Plainfield…