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The Tempest

William Shakespeare

1611

“My library was dukedom large enough.”

Thought to be one of his final plays, Shakespeare’s tale of family, magic and revenge is brought to life in this visually striking production from the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Captured live in Stratford-upon-Avon, this adaptation was created in collaboration with Intel and in association with The Imaginarium Studios, and featured the very first live motion capture performance in a major classical stage production.

Production photography by Topher McGrillis © RSC

Produced by

Sarah Ellis

Directed by

Gregory Doran

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Reviews

Four stars

The Guardian

"Fears that the technology would upstage the actors are firmly scotched by the presence of Beale as Prospero. He has the capacity not only to act mind but to convey moral gravity."
Four stars

The Independent

"Simon Russell Beale returns to the Royal Shakespeare Company after more than 20 years and marks the occasion by turning in one of the most profoundly moving performances of his career."