The Tempest

for voice, period instruments and magic lantern

Featuring British music composed for various productions of The Tempest, from the baroque period to works by contemporary composers, the performance explores the play’s themes of magic and theatrical illusion through music, visual art and magic lantern.

The programme includes music by Henry Purcell, Matthew Locke, Thomas Linley, John Banister, Michael Nyman and Charlie Barber.

Direction + design: Charlie Barber

Musicians: Matthew Venner (countertenor), Jane Chapman (harpsichord), Nicola Barbagli (baroque oboe), Martyn Sanderson/Daniel Serafini (sackbut), Ibi Aziz, Sam Stadlen (viola da gamba), Jan Zahourek (violone)

Visual art + video: Andrew Bolton

Curtain design: Jayne Bishop

Technical support: Sophie Smith, Mohit Basudev

Photography: Toby Farrow

Marketing: Natasha Wilson

Website for The Tempest

Calendar

04.05.16	MALVERN	Theatres
07.05.16	HOLYHEAD	Ucheldre Centre
08.07.16	YORK	Early Music Festival
08.11.16	OXFORD	Holywell Music Room
09.11.16	BATH	Spa University
10.11.16	CARDIFF	Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
11.11.16	LIVERPOOL	Capstone Theatre, Hope University
12.11.16	SWANSEA	Taliesin

With the financial support of: Arts Council of England, Arts Council of Wales, Garfield Weston Foundation, RVW Trust, The Leche Trust, Hinrichsen Foundation