Southwest Shakespeare Company SSC Richard III
  • DATE & TIME Oct 10 - Oct 25, 2026 Times Vary
  • LOCATION Nesbitt-Elliott Playhouse
  • ALL-IN PRICE(S) $62-$72
    DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR SENIORS, STUDENTS & EDUCATORS (WITH ID)

Presented by Southwest Shakespeare Company

A brilliant but ruthless political schemer manipulates, betrays, and murders his way to the English throne, only to be undone by the very ambition that fuels him. The play explores power, propaganda, and moral corruption while offering one of Shakespeare’s most electrifying villains—making it gripping both as psychological drama and political thriller. This production will be classically set, with period costumes and sets and exciting battles. Don’t miss this thrilling exploration of power, morality, and the lengths one man will go to claim the crown.

All performances will have a talkback at the conclusion of the show.

Purchase a 2026-27 Bard Card ticket package and save!

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Delve into the history of Richard III in a Seminar on October 10th at 9:00am.
Flachmann Seminar is included when purchasing a Bard Card ticket package or purchase it separately here.

Presented by Southwest Shakespeare Company

A brilliant but ruthless political schemer manipulates, betrays, and murders his way to the English throne, only to be undone by the very ambition that fuels him. The play explores power, propaganda, and moral corruption while offering one of Shakespeare’s most electrifying villains—making it gripping both as psychological drama and political thriller. This production will be classically set, with period costumes and sets and exciting battles. Don’t miss this thrilling exploration of power, morality, and the lengths one man will go to claim the crown.

All performances will have a talkback at the conclusion of the show.

Purchase a 2026-27 Bard Card ticket package and save!

USE YOUR BARD CARD BENEFITS

Delve into the history of Richard III in a Seminar on October 10th at 9:00am.
Flachmann Seminar is included when purchasing a Bard Card ticket package or purchase it separately here.

Plan Your Visit

Mesa Arts Center is located at One East Main Street in Downtown Mesa, at the southeast corner of Main and Center Streets.

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To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, each patron is allowed to bring one bag into the facility. This includes purses, backpacks and similar personal items.​​​​​​​

Exceptions:

Medical bags and other essential items required for health or accessibility are exempt from this limit. These items will not count toward your one-bag allowance. 

Bags must be no larger than 18"x14"x8"

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Oct 10, 2026

9:00 AM

FLACHMANN SEMINAR

Oct 10, 2026

2:00 PM

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7:30 PM

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