The Tempest
Synopsis
Phyllida Lloyd’s final installment of the Donmar Shakespeare Trilogy concludes with an all-female version of The Tempest starring Harriet Walter as Prospero. This captivating reimagining explores themes of freedom and justice in the context of a women’s prison.
Part of the The Donmar Warehouse All-Female Shakespeare Trilogy
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Top Cast
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Harriet Walter
Prospero
Leah Harvey
Miranda
Jade Anouka
Ariel
Sophie Stanton
Caliban
Karen Dunbar
Trinculo
Martina Laird
Alonso
Shiloh Coke
Sebastian
Carolina Valdés
Antonio
Sheila Atim
Ferdinand
Zainab Hasan
Gonzalo
Jackie Clune
Stefano
Jennifer Joseph
Officer
Sarah-Jane Dent
Guard
Rhiannon Harper-Rafferty
Guard
Liv Spencer
Guard
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phyllida Lloyd
- Original Score
- Joan Armatrading, Shiloh Coke
- Original Title
- The Tempest
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- The Donmar Warehouse, Illuminations
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phyllida Lloyd
Joan Armatrading, Shiloh Coke
Peter Edwards
Russ Clapham, Dyl Goch
John Wyver, Kate Pakenham
Department Leadership Roster
John Wyver
Producer
Phyllida Lloyd
Director
Kate Pakenham
Producer
Bunny Christie
Production Design
Joan Armatrading
Original Music Composer
Russ Clapham
Editor
Dyl Goch
Editor
Peter Edwards
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tempest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Tempest about?
Phyllida Lloyd’s final installment of the Donmar Shakespeare Trilogy concludes with an all-female version of The Tempest starring Harriet Walter as Prospero. This captivating reimagining explores themes of freedom and justice in the context of a women’s prison.
Who directed The Tempest?
The Tempest was directed by Phyllida Lloyd.
Who stars in The Tempest?
The principal cast of The Tempest includes Harriet Walter, Leah Harvey, Jade Anouka, Sophie Stanton, Karen Dunbar.
When was The Tempest released and how long is it?
The Tempest was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tempest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tempest was composed by Joan Armatrading, Shiloh Coke.