The Tempest at Little Theatre

The University of Adelaide Theatre Guild Presents

THE TEMPEST By William Shakespeare Directed by Bronwyn Palmer Little Theatre (The Cloisters, University of Adelaide)

Friday 24 March – Saturday 1 April 2023

Tickets $20-$25 from trybooking.com/CECWG

“Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises”

A story of shipwreck and magic, The Tempest begins on a ship caught in a violent storm with Alonso, the King of Naples, on board. On a nearby island, the exiled Duke of Milan, Prospero, tells his daughter, Miranda, that he has caused the storm with his magical powers. Prospero had been banished twelve years earlier when Prospero’s sister, Antonio - also on the doomed ship - conspired with Alonso to become the Duke instead. Prospero and Miranda are served by a spirit named Ariel, and by Caliban, son of the island’s previous inhabitant, the witch Sycorax.

On Rubbish Island, castaways from the wreck begin to appear, including Alonso’s son Ferdinand, who immediately falls in love with Miranda. Other castaways join forces with Caliban to kill Prospero and take over the island. The nobles from the ship are confronted with spectacles including a Harpy, who convinces Alonso that death is retribution for Prospero’s exile.

“Hell is empty and all the devils are here.”

______________________________________________________________ TICKET PRICES: $25 Full / $20 Concession Online: www.trybooking.com/CECWG Tickets also available at the door (subject to availability) School classes just $15 per student. Please email theatreguild@adelaide.edu.au to make a class booking.

LITTLE THEATRE is located in The Cloisters at The University of Adelaide, next to the Unibar. PARKING: Please allow extra time especially when there is an event at Adelaide Oval.

For review tickets, or to arrange an interview, please email the Theatre Guild office: theatreguild@adelaide.edu.au