The Tempest

Synopsis

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.

Latest User Review

USER: Whatsonstage.com - 9 June 2002:

I have to take issue with those critics, yours included, who have lauded this production. First, minor grumble out of the way. Those buying a promenade ticket at £15 should be advised they will be standing or sitting on a hard floor for the best part of three hours or more dodging actors emerging from outside the round, a rip off I feel. This is while a third of the seats are empty. I'd advise getting into an empty seat after the interval. On the production itself tho', Storrey lacks range, Ariel and Stephano at times lack any real variety of intonation, and the production, despite some imaginative staging, lacked real magic....

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