Event Details

A two-part event at Lancaster Castle. Morning session with Dr Sarah Rose (Lancaster University) and Dr Christopher Tinmouth on Richard III as Lord of the North. In the afternoon, Dramatizing Richard III features Professor Alison Findlay (Lancaster Univ) in conversation with author Philippa Gregory.

The SOLD OUT morning event is in the Lancaster Suite learning space. Ticket price includes a tea/coffee/biscuit break but no lunch is provided.

The afternoon event (tickets still available) is in the newly-renovated Castle Keep. Philippa Gregory will focus on her play Richard, My Richard in a two-hour conversation with Professor Alison Findlay (School of Arts, Lancaster University). This will be illustrated by performed dramatic excerpts, giving an insight into Philippa's creative engagement with history. This will be followed by a Q&A session and an opportunity to purchase signed copies (cash only, £25) of her new novel Boleyn Traitor.

Tickets can be booked for both events, or for the afternoon session with Philippa Gregory only.

9.30 am Assemble Lancaster Suite (tea/coffee is not served at the beginning of the day –

but will be available mid-morning)

09:55 – 10:00 Welcome & Introduction: RHC Director

10:00 – 10:45 Power in the North: Richard III and the Duchy of Lancaster- Dr Sarah Rose (Lancaster University)

11:00 - 11:30 Coffee/Tea/Biscuit Break

11:30 – 12:15 The Boy Who Would be King: Lambert Simnel and the Rebellion of 1487 - Dr Christopher Tinmouth

12:30pm end of morning session

12:30 – 14:00 Lunch break* (lunch not provided)

14:00 – 16:00 Dramatizing Richard III – historical author Philippa Gregory in conversation with Prof Alison Findlay about Philippa’s play Richard, My Richard, illustrated by dramatic excerpts

16:00 – 16:30 Book signing for purchased copies(cash only, £25) of Philippa’s new novel Boleyn Traitor