Kevin Spacey (above) stars in and Sam Mendes directs the HK Arts Festival's presentation of The Bridge Project's staging of William Shakespeare's play depicting the Machiavellian rise to power and subsequent short reign of King Richard III of England. In English with Chinese surtitles. Sept 16-18, 8pm, also Sept 17-18, 3pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$450-HK$1,280 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2824 2430. Photo: Tristram Kenton