THE TEMPEST
Stage performance recording and resources to aid curriculum learning
Allow your students the chance to explore The Tempest by William Shakespeare with this recorded performance of our stage co-production with Nottingham Playhouse in August 2021.
The Tempest is thought to be the final play that Shakespeare wrote alone, probably written in 1610-1611. Most of the action takes place on a remote island after a tempest summoned by Prospero in the first scene shipwrecks his enemies. Prospero reveals to his daughter Miranda that he caused the storm with the help of Ariel, a magical spirit. He believes that he has been given an opportunity to take revenge on his brother Antonio, Duke of Milan, and Alonso, King of Naples. The pair had usurped Prospero as Duke of Milan twelve years before and set him and his daughter adrift on a ship, eventually becoming stranded on the remote island.
This performance was designed to meet curriculum-based learning and bring to life Shakespeare's play in an adapted version. Enjoy discovering the mad-cap characters and exploring themes of love, betrayal and colonialism.
Adapted and directed by Martin Berry, Head of Participation at Nottingham Playhouse
Acknowledgements and thanks
Kay Fleming of Fabric Corner Lincoln; Set Builder Tom Williams and Painters Claire Thompson, Emily Hackett and Anna Roberts
Price: £50 for live recording of performance
Once paid for, the full recording can be downloaded for your use.
To purchase this recording please contact Rachel.feneley@nottingham.ac.uk
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