The Tempest
The Tempest directed by Janice Honeyman.
RSC Associate Artist Antony Sher returns to the RSC to play Prospero in The Tempest. This new production, in association with South Africa’s Baxter Theatre Centre, continues the legacy of the 2006 Complete Works Festival as the RSC develops creative partnerships with theatre companies from around the world. John Kani, who played Claudius in Baxter’s 2006 sell out production of Hamlet in the Swan Theatre, will also return to Stratford to play Caliban.
Antony’s many acclaimed performances for the RSC include Iago in Othello (2004), the title role in Macbeth (1999) and his seminal Richard III (1984). Antony, himself born in Cape Town, and the director Janice Honeyman first conceived the idea for this production eight years ago, drawing on the music, dance and ritual of Africa, set against a colourful landscape that is vast, beautiful and powerful. The production will open in Cape Town before transferring to Stratford-upon-Avon in February 2009.
‘I’m extremely pleased to be working with Janice Honeyman again - she directed me in the RSC production of Fugard’s Hello and Goodbye. It’s also been a lifelong ambition of mine to be onstage with the legendary south African actor John Kani. So this feels like all my dreams coming true.’
Antony Sher, RSC Associate Artist
The Tempest runs at The Courtyard Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon from 14 February - 14 March 2009 after transferring from South Africa.
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The Courtyard Theatre
Waterside
Stratford upon Avon
CV37 6BB
The Courtyard Theatre is a new temporary 1000-seat theatre built especially for the Complete Works season adjoining The Other Place in Stratford Upon Avon.
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Nearest Rail: Stratford-Upon-Avon
Stratford-Upon-Avon, the birthplace of Shakespeare, is in Warwickshire, about 100 miles north of London. Trains from London to Stratford (you may have to change at Birmingham) may be caught from London Euston with a journey time of about two hours.
Dining
Whether you’re looking to have a meal before or after the theatre or just a quick drink, there is a good choice of restaurants in Stratford upon Avon. Details of local restaurants are available on localnightsout.com with availability and online reservations.
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