By now we all know the story of "The Tempest." It is a play by William Shakespeare, probably written in 1610-1611.
This production does not cut corners on the dialog as it lasts two hours. Even though there is no mumbling it is wise to use the subtitles.
Keep your finger off the fast forward. And no popcorn. Now learn proper English in iambic pentameter.
Prospero (Michael Hordern) is being deposed by his brother Antonio ( Derek Godfrey.) Prospero is sent to a remote island with his young daughter, Miranda (Pippa Guard.) There they live in exile for 12 years.
An opportunity with the help of a spirit Ariel (David Dixon) and his magic books, Prospero causes a "Tempest" to shipwreck his brother and cronies.
Watch as the story unfolds and see if Prospero accomplishes his plans or does something miraculous happens.
"There Stand, for you are spell-stopp'd" - Prospero
Just a note while watching the different Tempest versions it is easy to overlook Prospero's Books (1991).
This production does not cut corners on the dialog as it lasts two hours. Even though there is no mumbling it is wise to use the subtitles.
Keep your finger off the fast forward. And no popcorn. Now learn proper English in iambic pentameter.
Prospero (Michael Hordern) is being deposed by his brother Antonio ( Derek Godfrey.) Prospero is sent to a remote island with his young daughter, Miranda (Pippa Guard.) There they live in exile for 12 years.
An opportunity with the help of a spirit Ariel (David Dixon) and his magic books, Prospero causes a "Tempest" to shipwreck his brother and cronies.
Watch as the story unfolds and see if Prospero accomplishes his plans or does something miraculous happens.
"There Stand, for you are spell-stopp'd" - Prospero
Just a note while watching the different Tempest versions it is easy to overlook Prospero's Books (1991).