RSC Live: The Tempest
Synopsis
On a distant island a man waits. Robbed of his position, power and wealth, his enemies have left him in isolation. But this is no ordinary man, and this no ordinary island. Prospero is a magician, able to control the very elements and bend nature to his will. When a sail appears on the horizon, he reaches out across the ocean to the ship that carries the men who wronged him. Creating a vast magical storm he wrecks the ship and washes his enemies up on the shore. When they wake they find themselves lost on a fantastical island where nothing is as it seems.
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Simon Russell Beale
Prospero
Mark Quartley
Ariel
Joe Dixon
Caliban
Jenny Rainsford
Miranda
Daniel Easton
Ferdinand
James Tucker
Alonso
Tony Jayawardena
Stephano
Simon Trinder
Trinculo
Oscar Pearce
Antonio
Tom Turner
Sebastian
Oliver Towse
Adrian
Joseph Mydell
Gonzalo
Matthew McPherson
Francisco
Joe Shire
Master of the Ship / Spirit
Darren Raymond
Boatswain / Spirit
Caleb Frederick
Mariner / Spirit
Elly Condron
Iris / Spirit
Jennifer Witton
Juno
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregory Doran
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Paul Englishby
- Original Title
- RSC Live: The Tempest
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Production Studios
- Royal Shakespeare Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregory Doran
William Shakespeare
Paul Englishby
Kevin Fitzmaurice, Sarah Ellis
Department Leadership Roster
Gregory Doran
Director
Kevin Fitzmaurice
Producer
Stephen Brimson Lewis
Production Design
Sarah Ellis
Producer
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What is RSC Live: The Tempest about?
On a distant island a man waits. Robbed of his position, power and wealth, his enemies have left him in isolation. But this is no ordinary man, and this no ordinary island. Prospero is a magician, able to control the very elements and bend nature to his will. When a sail appears on the horizon, he reaches out across the ocean to the ship that carries the men who wronged him. Creating a vast magical storm he wrecks the ship and washes his enemies up on the shore. When they wake they find themselves lost on a fantastical island where nothing is as it seems.
Who directed RSC Live: The Tempest?
RSC Live: The Tempest was directed by Gregory Doran.
Who stars in RSC Live: The Tempest?
The principal cast of RSC Live: The Tempest includes Simon Russell Beale, Mark Quartley, Joe Dixon, Jenny Rainsford, Daniel Easton.
When was RSC Live: The Tempest released and how long is it?
RSC Live: The Tempest was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 2h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for RSC Live: The Tempest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for RSC Live: The Tempest was composed by Paul Englishby.