A Tempest

Age: 8-12

Such signs as dreams are made on…

Prospero has been exiled to an island with his daughter Miranda. They are alone except for Ariel, a spirit rescued by Prospero, and Caliban, who he has made his slave.

Prospero rules his island by the use of his magic arts. When he realises that his old enemies are close by in a ship, he uses his powers to raise a tempest to try to destroy them. The shipwrecked company survives on the island, and Ferdinand, the King’s son, falls in love with Prospero’s daughter Miranda, who, apart from her father, has never seen another human being. Before they can marry, Ferdinand must succeed in meeting Prospero’s tests…

Aided and abetted by the Mystical Air Spirit Ariel, the Earthy Creature Caliban, and two bewildered comic servants Trinculo and Stephano, the mystical tale of revenge and forgiveness unfolds in this vibrant, accessible and contemporary integrated theatre work.

Featuring a deaf/hearing cast of four actors, plus puppets, music, song and sign language, this fast moving production uses Krazy Kat’s style of emotive image theatre and child–centred presentation. With fully integrated British Sign Language, A Tempest introduces children to the richness of Shakespeare’s language and storytelling.

Running Time: 1hr

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A co-production between Nottingham Playhouse Roundabout Theatre-in-Education and Krazy Kat Theatre Company.

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