archive Spring 2007

9 March - 31 March
the tempest
by William Shakespeare

a stormy mix of magic and romance

Prospero is overthrown from power and exiled to a deserted island with his daughter Miranda. Twelve years later, a magical storm shipwrecks Prospero’s enemies and washes them straight into his hands.

Trapped in an enchanted land they can finally settle old scores as the story of love, freedom and forgiveness unfolds. With an explosive storyline that could have almost been lifted from your favourite soap, this gripping new production of one of Shakespeare’s greatest ever plays is not to be missed!

'If you are at all terrified by the thought of seeing Shakespeare,
worry no longer' Brentwood Gazette

As creator of the Olivier award-winning musical Return to the Forbidden Planet, which was based on The Tempest, Director Bob Carlton is renowned for creating Shakespeare that is approachable and a joy to watch. Designer Mark Walters’ impressive set and Musical Director Carol Sloman’s atmospheric score, performed live on stage by the cast of actor-musicians, evoke a majestic wonderful world to lose yourself in.

dates and times
running time: 2 hours 20 minutes (including a 20 minute interval)

Signed performance - Wednesday 28 March at 8pm - Interpreted by Ivan Osborne

Audio Described performance - Saturday 31 March at 2.30pm - Described by Jon Polden

‘An interesting, decidedly visual treat of a production’ The Stage

cut to the chase… in a Queen’s Theatre production
Stephano Neil Boorman	Sebastian Richard Brightiff	Trinculo Jim Bywater	Ariel Minnie Crowe
Caliban Simon Jessop	Gonzalo Paul Leonard	Antonio Chris MacDonnell	Alonso Simon McLinden

Prospero Michael Mears

Miranda Natasha Moore

Ferdinand Philip Reed