Royal Shakespeare Company directed by Rupert Goold.
Shakespeare's magical last play, his poignant farewell to the stage - has love, tragedy and comedy combined in equal measure. The usurped Prospero draws his enemies to his enchanted island to exact his revenge, yet ultimately finds peace and the ability to forgive.
RSC Honorary Associate Artist Patrick Stewart returns to the company to play Prospero. He last performed with the RSC in Henry IV. More recently he has been seen in A Life in the Theatre, X-Men and Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Rupert Goold, Artistic Director of Oxford Stage Company, directs after his RSC debut with Speaking Like Magpies, part of the 2005 Gunpowder Season.
The Tempest runs in repertoire at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon from 28 July - 12 October 2006.
Running time
The running time for The Tempest is 2 hours 40 minutes including an interval of 20 mins.
Access performances
Assisted performances on 20 September, 27 September, 6 October, 7 October.
Additional information
Presented in association with the UNIVERSITY MUSICAL SOCIETY of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
