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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.Performers Ignatius Anthony, Natasha Buckley, Tony Casement, Dominic Colchester, John Cunningham, roger Delves-Broughton, Gregory Floy, Miranda Floy, Matthew Goode, Justin Grattan, David Peart, Philip Ralph, Tim Treslove, Biddy Wells.
Author Shakespeare. Company Mercury Theatre. Director Dee Evans. Director Craig Bacon. Design Tim Meacock. Director Richard Ryan (fight). Music Adam Cork. Lighting Helen Morley.
The Tempest
The Tempest (Play) production archive for QTIX code T579853192. Details of all The Tempest archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S5212Archive Listings
| 20 Apr 01 to 12 May 01 | Mercury Theatre Colchester Essex |
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