The Tempest
- ISBN-10
- 1471233693
- ISBN-13
- 9781471233692
- Series
- The Tempest
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-06-01
- Publisher
- Clipper Audio
- Author
- William Shakespeare
Description
Ian McKellen, as Prospero, heads a strong cast in Shakespeare's last great play.The wronged Duke raises a tempest to shipwreck his old opponents on his island so that he can ensure justice is done. With Emilia Fox as Miranda, Scott Handy in the pivotal role of the sprite Ariel and Ben Owukwe as Caliban, this new production, directed by John Tydeman, balances the magic and the earthiness withmusic playing a key role.CastAlonso, King of Naples - Roger HammondSebastian, his brother - John McAndrewProspero, Duke of Milan - Ian McKellenAntonio, his brother, the usurping Duke of Milan - Neville JasonMiranda, daughter of Prospero - Emilia FoxFerdinand, son to the King of Naples - Benedict CumberbatchGonzalo, an honest old councillor - David BurkeAdrian, a lord - Simon TrevesFrancisco, a lord - Tim BentinckCaliban, a savage and deformed slave - Ben OnwukweTrinculo, a jester - Ian TalbotStephano, a drunken butler - John HodgkinsonMaster - Simon TrevesBoatswain - Tim BentinckAriel, an airy spirit - Scott HandyJuno - Elaine ClaxtonCeres - Laura Paton
