A violent, sumptuous and altogether thrilling ride of a Renaissance piece that tells the story of King Edward II, Gaveston, and the rebellious nobles who conspire to bring them both down. King Edward ...

An Oxford University college celebrating its 700th anniversary has received a tribute from a steam railway centre in Didcot.

Directed by Daniel Raggett, Marlowe’s tender, yet violent play about King Edward II and the man he loves features Daniel Evans - the RSC’s Co-Artistic Director and double Olivier Award-winner - in the ...

LONDON (Reuters Life!) - A mutilated body found at an abbey has been identified as that of Sir Hugh Despenser the Younger, one of the most reviled medieval courtiers and reputed gay lover of the ...

Casting has been announced for the RSC’s forthcoming production of Christopher Marlowe’s rarely performed tragedy, Edward II, which runs in the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon between 21 February – ...

The reign of Edward II, King of England, is troubled from the start, when he brings his male lover, hated by the nobles, out of exile.

Coronation rolls have been drawn up since the original was created for the coronation of Edward II and Queen Isabella in 1308 King Charles and Queen Camilla are marking the approaching first ...