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. Running time 3 hours, including intervals.

Cast/Performers

Vanessa Redgrave (Prospero), Geraldine Alexander (Ariel), Besa Berberi (Second Goddess), Jasper Britton (Caliban), Paul Chahidi (Trinculo), Tas Embiata (Master of Ship), Kate Fleetwood (First Goddess), Kananu Kirimi (Miranda), Will Keen (Ferdinand), Robert McBain (Gonzalo), Terry McGinity (Alonso), Jonathan Oliver (Boatswain / Francisco), Sam Parks (Sebastian), Steffan Rhodri (Stephano), Martin Turner (Antonio)

Creatives/Company

Author: Shakespeare
Director: Lenka Udovicki
Music: Nigel Osbourne
Costume: Bjanka Ursulov

The Tempest

The Tempest (Play) production archive for QTIX code T011554783. Details of all The Tempest archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S5212

Archive Listings

12 May 00
to
10 Sep 00

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
West End, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

: 11Jan01:
A gripping performance from Vanessa Redgrave (amongst several others), superb ensemble work, great music and a wonderful inventiveness make this a very fine version of the play, well worth seeing.

: 11Jan01:
Excellent production - but Redgrave was abysmal. She didn't grip the importance of her lines or the role in general at all, and looked like a tramp!

User Reviews

USER (11Jan01): A gripping performance from Vanessa Redgrave (amongst several others), superb ensemble work, great music and a wonderful inventiveness make this a very fine version of the play, well worth seeing.

USER (11Jan01): Excellent production - but Redgrave was abysmal. She didn't grip the importance of her lines or the role in general at all, and looked like a tramp!

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