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About The Tempest
Don't miss BAFTA, Grammy, and Gold Globe Award-winning actress Sigourney Weaver's (Alien, Avatar) West End debut in Shakespeare's classic magical drama, The Tempest. Book The Tempest tickets on TodayTix.
See the story of magic, revenge, and forgiveness when Alonso, the King of Naples, Antonio, the Duke of Milan, and others are in a shipwreck, landing them on a remote island. The island is inhabited by the wizard Prospero, who was previously the Duke of Milan until Antonio took the position, causing Prospero to seek his opportunity for revenge.
In addition to Sigourney Weaver, the consummate cast includes Jude Akuwudike (The Convert), Jason Barnett (Instructions for Correct Assembly), Selina Cadell (Hamlet), Mathew Horne (Gavin and Stacey), Mara Huf (The Effect), Forbes Masson (The Magician's Elephant), Mason Alexander Park (Cabaret), James Phoon (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), Oliver Ryan (Richard III), and Tim Steed (The Duchess of Malfi).
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Age
Ages 12+. Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted and every customer must have their own ticket.
Start date
7th December, 2024
End date
1st February, 2025
The Tempest cast and creative team
Cast list: Sigourney Weaver (Prospero)
Venue
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Aldwych) 6, 11, 13, 23, 59, 68, 87, 171, 172, 188, RV1, X68
Night bus numbers: (Aldwych) 6, 23, 188, N11, N13, N26, N47, N68, N87, N89, N155, N171, N551
Car park: Drury Lane, Parker Street (5mins)
Directions from tube: (5mins) Go right on Long Acre; turn right into Bow Street and after 100 metres it will be on your left in Russell Street/Catherine Street.
More information about The Tempest
The Tempest in London has a talented creative team led by Olivier Award-winning director Jamie Lloyd (A Doll's House, Romeo and Juliet).
As Lloyd told Deadline, "Sigourney knows her Shakespeare, she knows theater, and I could not be more excited that she has agreed to play this role."
The creative team also includes scenic and costume design by Soutra Gilmour (Sunset Boulevard), lighting design by Olivier Award Winner Jon Clark (The Inheritance), sound design by Ben and Max Ringham (Prima Facie), and music composed by Ben Ringham, Max Ringham, and Michael' Mikey J' Asante (Tree).
The Tempest is a play by William Shakespeare that is thought to have been written between 1610 and 1611. The first recorded performance took place in November 1611 for James I and the English royal court by the King's Men. Since then, there have been numerous notable stagings and adaptations of the play, including John Gielgud playing the role of Prospero multiple times, the first being in 1930.
What to watch for
- Keep an eye out in Act IV, as there is a play within the play.
- The Tempest has inspired at least 46 operas or semi-operas.
- Inspiration for The Tempest came from many places, one source being Letter to an Excellent Lady by William Strachey.
- The Tempest has inspired many works of art and literature, and it especially inspired poet Percy Bysshe Shelley.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Tempest about?
Shakespeare’s classic drama of magic, revenge, and forgiveness, The Tempest, comes to the London stage starring BAFTA, Grammy, and Gold Globe Award-winning actress Sigourney Weaver (Alien, Avatar) in her West End debut.
How do you get tickets for The Tempest?
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How much are tickets for The Tempest?
The Tempest tickets start at £25.
Which theatre is The Tempest at?
The Tempest is at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane, which is located at Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JF.
What is the age recommendation for The Tempest?
Ages 12+. Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted and every customer must have their own ticket.
Who wrote The Tempest?
The play is by William Shakespeare.
Who directed The Tempest?
Jamie Lloyd directs the show.
Is The Tempest appropriate for kids?
The Tempest is best for children ages 12 and above as there are some themes related to violence and revenge.
Is The Tempest good?
The Tempest is a fantastic play with a gripping story filled with drama, magic, and moments of levity. This staging boasts an excellent cast led by Sigourney Weaver (Alien, Avatar) in her West End debut and a wonderful creative team led by Olivier Award Winning director Jamie Lloyd.
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