"This totally engrossing sequel, another
heart-rending, fascinating intrigue by award winning
Heart Productions - once seen, the Tempest will never
seem quite the same again!"
Tempest fugit is the latest in our Shakespeare
sequels, our bold experiment to revitalise
Shakespeare's legacy, to see just how far it is
possible to re-energise the inner workings of his
plays.
"As you from crimes would pardon'd be, Let your
indulgence set me free."
Prospero's plea to the audience to release him at the
end of the Tempest. Works every time - but not in
Tempest fugit! For in this brand new sequel, Prospero
starts the play stranded on the Island, held back by
the Island's mysterious powers . . . . . Once more
writer Frank Bramwell pulls no punches, all the stops
are out as we are treated to a journey through the
mind of Prospero, a labyrinth of unresolved issues
from the original play, a fascinating unwinding of The
Tempest's dark themes of revenge, love, power - and
forgiveness. This kaleidoscope of original words and
Shakespeare quotes, is all wrapped up in haunting
music especially commissioned from New York based
Napua Davoy, the internationally renowned Jazz and
Opera singer / composer.
Birmingham:-
Venue: The Crescent Theatre, Birmingham, B16 8AE
Dates: Tuesday 2 May 2006 to Saturday 6 May
2006. Time: Performances start 7.30 pm Tickets: £9.00,
concessions £8.00 Box Office: 0121 643 5858 Web:
www.crescent-theatre.co.uk. Press night Wednesday 3rd
May.
London:-
Venue: Greenwich Playhouse, London, SE10 8JA. Dates:
Tuesday 9 May 2006 to Sunday 4 June 2006. Time: Tuesday
to Saturday - 7.30 pm, Sunday - 4.00 pm. Tickets:
£11.00, concessions £8.00. Box Office: 020 8858
9256. Email: boxoffice@galleontheatre.co.uk. Web:
www.galleontheatre.co.uk. Press night Thursday 11th May.