Photo Flash: First Look at THE TEMPEST at Royal & Derngate
Royal & Derngate's fourth tribute to William Shakespeare is his last masterpiece THE TEMPEST, in a vibrant new version by Rebecca Lenkiewicz (Oscar and BAFTA winning Ida; Her Naked Skin, National Theatre). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Set on a remote island of villains, lovers, fools and outcasts, The Tempest is a tale of enlightenment and forgiveness. Conjuring up a supernatural world of sorcery, savagery, shipwrecks and chivalry, Shakespeare's late play is the bard at his most mystical and audacious. Shakespeare's magical story of growing up and growing old will be performed by the next generation of talent - an ensemble of 18-25 year olds that brings together the most promising young actors from the UK and Northamptonshire. The production is a unique collaboration with the National Youth Theatre, whose renowned alumni rank amongst Britain's greatest actors including Northampton's Matt Smith, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Helen Mirren and Daniel Day Lewis. The production is directed by Caroline Steinbeis, whose recent credits include The Crucible at Manchester Royal Exchange and The Broken Heart for Shakespeare's Globe. Design is by Lucy Sierra (Giving, Hampstead Theatre) and the Lighting Designer is Johanna Town, who previously worked with Royal & Derngate on To Sir, With Love. Tom Mills returns to Northampton as Composer and Sound Designer, after previously working on last year's world premiere of Arthur Miller's The Hook.The show stars: Gabriel Akamo, Joe Bence, Edi Cardoso, Josie Charles, Charlie Clee, Sophie-Rose Darby, Zoe Davey, Elliott Davis, Sophie Guiver, Lee Hancock, David Johns, Mischa Jones, Joe Law, Jay Mailer, Beth Markey, Connor McCreedy, Sophie Walter and Chanel Williams.
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Photo Credit: Richard Davenport
Jay Mailer as Ferdinand and Beth Markey as Miranda
(background) Sophie Walter as Prosper; (foreground) Gabriel Akamo as Caliban and Beth Markey as Miranda
Sophie-Rose Darby as Simona (centre) surrounded by the Ariels played by Connor McCreedy, Chanel Williams, Mischa Jones, Joe Bence and Zoe Davey
Jay Mailer as Ferdinand and Sophie Walter as Prosper
Beth Markey as Miranda
Edi Cardoso as Anton
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