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The Tempest

2016

“We are such stuff

As dreams are made on: and our little life

Is rounded with a sleep.”

Phyllida Lloyd’s final instalment of the Donmar Shakespeare Trilogy concludes with an all-female version of The Tempest starring Harriet Walter as Prospero. This captivating reimagining explores themes of freedom and justice in the context of a women’s prison, with music by British singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading.

The Donmar Shakespeare Trilogy began in 2012 with Julius Caesar and was followed by Henry IV in 2014 and The Tempest in 2016. These critically acclaimed productions were captured live at Donmar Kings Cross and co-produced by the Donmar Warehouse and Illuminations.

Directed by

Phyllida Lloyd

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Reviews

Five stars

The Guardian

"Lloyd's production - with its clever framing device... is a glorious reminder that genuine diversity on stage offers astonishing creative benefits"
Five stars

The Independent

"A brilliantly bracing new version of 'The Tempest' completes Phyllida Lloyd's inspired trilogy of all-female Shakespeare productions... There have been many high-profile Shakespeare productions to mark 400 years since his death. Lloyd's 'Tempest' is my personal favourite."
WhatsOnStage

"Beautifully staged... Walter is a superbly compassionate Prospero controlling all around her with a kind of aching sorrow. The total joy of the entire event is seeing a group of women actresses liberated to perform Shakespeare with such profound insight and understanding."

Cast & creative team

Characters

Ariel

Jade Anouka
Ferdinand

Shelia Atim
Stefano

Jackie Clune
Sebastian

Shiloh Coke
Trinculo

Karen Dunbar
Miranda

Leah Harvey
Gonzalo

Zainab Hasan
Officer

Jennifer Joseph
Alonso

Marta Laird
Caliban

Sophie Stanton
Antonio

Carolina Valdés
Prospero

Harriet Walter

Team

William Shakespeare

Writer
Phyllida Lloyd

Director
Chloe Lamford

Designer
Bunny Christie

Theatre Environment Designer
James Farncombe

Lighting Designer
Pete Malkin

Sound Designer
Joan Armatrading

Composer
Ann Yee

Movement Director
Duncan McLean

Video Designer
Ola Ince

Assistant Director
Vicky Richardson/Alastair Coomer CDG

Casting Directors
Shiloh Coke

Musical Director
Harriet Walter

Creative Associate

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