Derek Jacobi as Prospero

We are delighted that our production of The Tempest has transfered to the Old Vic after a successful run at Sheffield Crucible in Autumn 2002.

Duncan C Weldon & Paul Elliott for Triumph Entertainment Ltd, International Concert Attractions present:

In a Sheffield Theatres production of:

THE TEMPEST
By William Shakespeare

Derek Jacobi plays Prospero, an exiled Duke with supernatural powers who orchestrates his daughter Miranda's first contact with other mortals. After 12 years of exile on an enchanted island, Prospero has the chance to punish the brother who wronged him. The Tempest is a remarkable study of betrayal, forgiveness and compassion. This is Shakespeare's final play, and Prospero's climatic final speech is interpreted by many as the writer's own farewell to the theatre.

Jacobi, one of Britain's most familiar actors, brings his own brand of intensity to the character of the embittered wizard. Though he is most famous for TV roles including Cadfael and I, Claudius, he also has a glittering theatre CV, having worked extensively with the RSC and the National.

Jacobi will be joined by Olivier Award winner Daniel Evans, who will play the sprightly Ariel in a production directed by Michael Grandage. The show has transfered to the Old Vic after a successful run at Sheffield Crucible in Autumn 2002.

BOOKING INFORMATION
For tickets please contact The Old Vic Box Office
on 020 7369 1722.
TICKETMASTER on 020 7344 4444

Click here to go to The Old VIc website

Previews from: 16th January 2003
Booking Until: 15th March 2003

STRICTLY LIMITED SEASON
16 JANUARY - 15 MARCH '03

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