Workington Playgoers Bring Shakespeare To Theatre Royal Once Again
This July, Workington Playgoers bring Shakespeare’s final play to Workington Theatre Royal.
The Tempest is Shakespeare’s most magical play, as well as being his last. It’s packed with memorable characters: the magus Prospero, the monster Caliban and the spirit Ariel, the wicked Sebastian and Antonio, the lovers Ferdinand and Miranda, plus the hilarious Stephano and Trinculo.
Showing from 17 – 21 July, this modern-dress production will have music and dancing, fun, horror, treachery, love, colour and spectacle. It includes many of the Bards most famous lines: the isle is full of noises’, ‘brave new world’, ‘misery acquaints a man with strange bedfellows’, ‘we are such stuff as dreams are made on’ and in the end Shakespeare’s own farewell, the closing speech by Prospero.
The Tempest, which is is the Playgoers’ fourth Shakespeare in succession, will see an experienced cast take to the stage together with a specially composed score, performed by a live band. Add in a range of specially designed costumes, colourful and exciting special effects, all augmenting the acting, singing and dancing from the cast.
Workington Playgoers present a performance that will enthral even those unfamiliar or dubious about Shakespeare, and all without in any way watering down one of the greatest plays in the English language. Come prepared to be amazed, amused, frightened, and above all held spellbound by Shakespeare’s final and most magical creation.
The Tempest is showing at Workington Theatre Royal from Tuesday 17 – Saturday 21 July. Tickets £11.50, concessions £10.50, to book visit www.theatre-royal-workington.co.uk.
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