I worked with Somesuch Theatre earlier in the year as their lighting and sound desk operator on their plays at the Old Joint Stock Theatre - Twelfth Night, Volpone, Blue Chameleon and Rough Magic. Now I’m going to be acting is this rather interesting take on Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Here’s the blurb:
Caliban’s Island
after The Tempest.The play is over. They’ve all gone: Prospero, Miranda, Ferdinand, Alonso, the bad guys, the comedians, the courtiers, the sailors. Even the astonishing Ariel - set loose, set free.
But Caliban has been left behind. Alone on his island. No longer a slave. No longer tormented by anyone else. He has the gift of language, and no-one to talk to.
Except for the spirits of the island - earth, air, fire and water embodied in mischievous, musical, playful forms.
And us.
He wants to tell us his story. And the spirits are very eager to help him.
Somesuch Theatre bring you Shakespeare’s Tempest in a delightful, engaging, easily accessible form. We use a carefully edited version of Shakespeare’s beautiful words, and honour his exquisite play. Our inventive production is designed to facilitate understanding of his script; both its content and its craftsmanship.
We aim to stimulate ideas, and fruitful discussion of things that really matter: feelings, behaviour, relationships, the choices we make in everyday life.
If you’re and education institution interested in having this rather awesome play come to visit don’t hesitate to contact Deirdre through her website.