About the Show/Event

Information for The Tempest at Jermyn Street Theatre, Inner London (Play). 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.
Approximate runtime 150minutes (including any interval).
Performers Michael Pennington (Prospero), Peter Bramhill (Sebastian/Triculo), Kirsty Bushell (Miranda), Richard Derrington (Antonio/Stephano), Lynn Farleigh (Gonzalo), Jim Findley (Alonso), Whitney Kehinde (Ariel), Tam Williams (Ferdinand/Caliban).
Author Shakespeare. Producer Jermyn Street Theatre. Director Tom Littler. Design Neil Irish. Design Anett Black. Costume Aett Black. Music Max Pappenheim. Sound Max Pappenheim. Director Julia Cave (movement director). Director Cat Robey (associate director).