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Act 1 Scene 2

Prospero (Derek Jacobi) with his magic cloak and staff.

Photo by Joe Cocks Studio Collection © Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Act 1 Scene 2

Prospero Thy mother was a piece of virtue, and she said thou wast my daughter.

Prospero (Derek Jacobi) tells Miranda (Alice Krige) about her background.

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Act 1 Scene 2

Prospero Dost thou forget from what a torment I did free thee?

Prospero (Derek Jacobi) talks to Ariel (Mark Rylance) with other spirits listening in the background.

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Act 1 Scene 2

Caliban You taught me language; and my profit on't / Is, I know how to curse. The red plague rid you / For learning me your language!

Caliban (Bob Peck) complaining about how Prospero has treated him.

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Act 1 Scene 2

Prospero They are both in either's powers; but this swift business
I must uneasy make, lest too light winning / Make the prize light

Ariel (Mark Rylance) brings Ferdinand (Michael Malone) to Prospero (Derek Jacobi) and Miranda (Alice Krige). Miranda and Ferdinand immediately fall in love.

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Two of the lords who have been shipwrecked on the island.

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Act 4 Scene 1

Iris A contract of true love to celebrate; / And some donation freely to estate / On the blest lovers.

Ariel gathers the spirits to perform a masque to celebrate the engagement of Miranda and Ferdinand.

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Act 5 Scene 1

Caliban How fine my master is! I am afraid he will chastise me.

Caliban (Bob Peck) is brought before Prospero (Derek Jacobi).

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Epilogue

Prospero As you from crimes would pardon'd be, let your indulgence set me free.

Prospero (Derek Jacobi) appeals to the audience for applause.

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