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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. Performed in Korean with English supertitles. Shakespeare's The Tempest is transported to 5th century Korea in this dramatic re imagining and adaptation of his final and most poetic play. King Zilzi, immersed in his study of Taoist magic, leaves the care of his kingdom in the hands of King Zabi. While he is away, Zabi takes control and, with the help of Zilzi's brother, Soji, banishes him from his lands. Inspired by a true story from the Korean Chronicles of the Three Kingdoms, Tae-Suk Oh's The Tempest blends extraordinary historical fact with Shakespearean fiction, infusing both with elements of traditional Korean culture and folklore. Prospero's book of magic transforms into a multi-coloured magical fan, Caliban becomes Ssangdua - a two-headed monster - and Ariel becomes Zewoong, a Shaman priestess made of straw and the protector and dispeller of evil spirits.

Cast/Performers

Cho Eun A, Lee Soo Mi, Chung Jin Gak, Song Young Kwang, Kim Sung Eon, Kim Tae Hwan, Jung Il Hyub, Lee Seung Hyun, Jung Yeon Ju, Yun Hee Hyung, Moon Hyun Jung, Lee Ju Hee, Kim Joon Bum, Shin Wha Cheol, Bae Hyo Do, Cho Bok Lae, Yang Ye Ji, Lee Seung Bae, Kim Sung Hye, Kang Ui Mo, Boo Hye Jung, Han Ji Yong, Jeong Joohyeon

Creatives/Company

Author: Shakespeare
Company: Mokwha Repertory Company
Adapted by: Tae-Suk Oh
Director: Tae-Suk Oh
Design: Cho Eun A
Lighting(s): Aikawa Masaaki, Kyung-Chun Lee
Costume: Lee Seung Moo
Choreographer: Mun Gunsung
Music: Eun-Jeung Wu (music arranger)