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, Michael Nyman and Charlie Barber.
Direction + design: Charlie Barber
Musicians: Matthew Venner (countertenor), Jane Chapman (harpsichord), Nicola Barbagli (baroque oboe), Daniel Serafini (sackbut), Ibi Aziz, Stam 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

Reviews
Wales Arts Review (Cath Barton)
The Guardian (Alfred Hickling)
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