'The Tempest', one of Shakespeare's last and most enigmatic plays, with its themes of magic and development from revenge to reunion and reconciliation, has been interpreted in many different ways, both on stage and in film.
This production, by the youthful Movement Theatre Company, exudes energy and excitement. Set in the 19th century it draws on the narrative styles of Commedia Dell'Arte with the use of masks, music and dance and minimal props and scenery. It progresses at such a pace that occasionally not all the words can be heard. However, in other ways it is outstanding for its interaction with the audience. The actors excite them with Shakespeare's story, sometimes moving around the auditorium with an energy and involvement reminiscent of Elizabethan times.
Helen
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