Cast confirmed for The Tempest at Shakespeare’s Globe

Shakespeare’s Globe has confirmed the full company for The Tempest, which runs in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse from 17 January to 12 April 2026.

The production marks Tim Crouch’s first time directing at the Globe. He will also appear as Prospero.

The cast features Faizal Abdullah as Caliban, Colin Michael Carmichael as Sebastian, Joshua Griffin as Ferdinand, Amanda Hadingue as Antonia, Tyrone Huggins as Gonzalo, Mercè Ribot as Trinculo, Patricia Rodriguez as Stephano, Sophie Steer as Miranda, Jo Stone-Fewings as Alonso and Naomi Wirthner as Ariel.

Crouch said: “This project is the stuff that dreams are made on. I’m working with a company I’ve dreamed of working with; directing a play I’ve dreamed of directing; performing in a dream space that feels like it was tailor-made for me. I can’t wait to share this story with an audience.”

The creative team includes associate director Justina Kehinde, candlelight designer Anna Watson, composer Orlando Gough, designer Rachana Jhadav and voice and text consultant Annemette Verspeak. Casting was by Becky Paris, head of casting at Shakespeare’s Globe.