Introduction to The Tempest

Watch the video below to familiarise yourself with the play and the characters before your visit to see us.

THE PLOT

If you would find it helpful to read a synopsis of the play before you watch or to find out more about the play you have seen in one of our tour venues you can read below. Spoilers contained within, so if you like surprises wait until you've seen our production first. 

The Plot

Q&A with Director Aaron Parsons

"Like The Tempest’s ‘brave new world’, I hope the experience will open up new perspectives and new possibility. Good theatre should prompt as many questions as it provides answers, so I hope it stimulates debate, sparks conversation and gives people permission to ask questions."
Aaron Parsons

We asked Aaron Parsons a series of questions about this production of The Tempest, his career in theatre and why bringing Shakespeare to new audiences and young people is so important.

Read the Q&A