Details

Prospero, Duke of Milan, his dukedom usurped by his brother Antonio, is put to sea with his daughter Miranda and some magical books smuggled in by his loyal councillor Gonzalo. The sea casts them up on an island where Prospero, exercising his magical powers, makes a home for himself and Miranda. One day a great storm, which Prospero has conjured, breaks up a passing ship and delivers to him the members of his usurping court. Treacherous brother, fellow conspirators and old friend alike come under Prospero's spell. Shakespeare's last play. What Country Friends is This? will cross-cast actors and share the same creative team.

Cast/Performers

Jonathan Slinger (Prospero), Emily Taaffe (Miranda), Ankur Bahl, Sarah Belcher, Amie Burns Walker, Kirsty Bushell, Nicholas Day, Sandy Grierson, Stephen Hagan, Felix Hayes, Amer Hlehel, Solomon Israel, Jan Knightley, Bruce Mackinnon, Jonathan McGuinness, Kevin McMonagle, Cecilia Noble, Sargon Yelda

Creatives/Company

Author: Shakespeare
Company: Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Director: David Farr
Design: Jon Bausor
Lighting: Jon Clark
Music: Adam Ilhan