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. Drawing on African ritual, magic and music this production opens in Cape Town before transferring to the UK.

Cast/Performers

Antony Sher (Prospero), John Kani (Caliban), Atandwa Kani (Ariel), Omphile Molusi (Sprite), Thambi Mbongo (Sprite), Nicholas Pauling (Sebastian), Ivan Abrahams (Gonzalo), Jeremy Crutchley (Alonso), Nkosinathi Gaar (Sprite), Alex Halligey (Sprite), Charlie Keegan (Ferdinand), Elton Landrew (Stephano), Lionel Newton (Antonio), Chuma Sopotela (Sprite), Royston Stoffels (Adrian / Fransisco), Wayne van Rooyen (Trinculo), Tinarie van Wyk Loots (Miranda)

Creatives/Company

Author: Shakespeare
Producer(s): Royal Shakespeare Company, Baxter Theatre Centre
Director: Janice Honeyman
Design(s): Ilke Louw, Janni Younge (puppet)
Sound: Neo Mayanga
Music: Neo Mayanga
Lighting: Mannie Manim
Other: Lyn Darnley (text / voice)