Wildcard's TEMPEST playing at Pleasance Islington till 3 April 2022

Multi-award-winning Wildcard Theatre apply their gig theatre style to Shakespeare's final play.
Banished to a mystical island with nothing but their magical books, Prospero waits in isolation for twelve long years. Consumed by a desire for revenge, they forge a new life with their daughter Miranda, slave Caliban and servant-spirit, Ariel.
Using Ariel, and all his qualities, Prospero conducts a terrible storm to shipwreck their enemies, stranding them in Prospero's new kingdom.
Divided, lost and confused, the group find themselves at the mercy of twisted vengeance. But will Prospero's bitterness destroy them, or will humanity prevail?
Underscored by live music, featuring newly composed songs, as well as Shakespearean originals, this adrenaline-fuelled reimagining brings a fresh perspective to a timeless classic.
Performed by a cast of nine actor-musicians, this is Shakespeare like you have never experienced it before.
Cast
Alexander Bean
Tashinga Bepete
Ruby Crepin-Glynne
Eleanor House
Kate Littlewood
Rob Meteyard
Loren O'Dair
Ben Simon
Gigi Zahir
Creative Team
Adapted & Directed by James Meteyard
Composed by Jasmine Morris in collaboration with Alexander Bean, Tashinga Bepete, Eleanor House, Rob Meteyard, Loren O'Dair & Ben Simon
Designed by Luke W. Robson
Sound Designed by Daniel Balfour
Lighting Designed by Sherry Coenen