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. A ship, a storm, spirits of air and fire, and monsters half-human, half-fish: The Faction use their trademark visual inventiveness to create a magical island the like of which you've never seen before in their breathtaking new production.

Cast/Performers

Steven Blake, Peter Collett, Hannah Douglas, Gareth Fordred, Mark Leipacher, Jonathan Liebhold, Harry Macqueen, Alex Macnamara, Kate Sawyer, Antony Jardine, Robert Fisher

Creatives/Company

Author: Shakespeare
Company: The Faction
Director(s): Mark Leipacher, Alexander Guiney (assistant)
Lighting: Liz McGrath
Design: James Turner