Richard III at Castle Clinton

Evan Olson and Billie Andersson in Richard III

To June 25. In its second season at Castle Clinton in Battery Park, Shakespeare Downtown will present free performances of Richard lll. The shows replicate how the audience in Shakespeare's time would have seen his plays—in the open air, in the round and next to the water.

When: June 14 - 25, Wednesdays through Sundays, 6:30 to 8:30 pm. 

Tickets are available the day of the performance at the castle at 6:00 pm. 

Evan Olson is playing Richard.

For more information about the company, go to www.shakespearedowntown.org.