The Tempest Theatre Break

The World Shakespeare Festival is part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad, creating new productions of some of Shakespeare’s most renowned plays. Exploring the worldwide themes of migration, exile and War alongside the lighter comedies and romances the festival is a celebration of Shakespeare’s international appeal.

Part of the What Country Friends Is This? cycle of plays The Tempest is directed by David Farr. Shakespeare’s last play The Tempest tells the story of Prospero, once Duke of Milan but usurped from his position by his brother and sent away to a remote island with his daughter Miranda. After 12 years castaway on the island Prospero hears his brothers ship is close to the shore and he raises a magical tempest to shipwreck the crew and seek his revenge. Jonathan Slinger will play the role of Prospero.

The Tempest will play at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon from the 30th March to the 19th May and from the 13th July to the 7th October 2012.

The Tempest Theatre Breaks always includes tickets with hotel accommodation, and the number of tickets you request must be the same as the number of hotel guests.