Theatre Spotlight – The Tempest at the Stratford Festival

Theatre Spotlight – The Tempest at the Stratford Festival

Photo by Clay Stang – The Garden © Stratford Festival

William Shakespeare may have written The Tempest several centuries ago, but you have the chance to watch the performance come back to life during the 2018 Stratford Festival. This play transcends time because it deals with potent themes that are still highly relevant today. Join theatre-lovers from across Southwestern Ontario for a well-executed performance that explores meta-theatre, magic and the human soul.

In keeping with its romantic nature, The Tempest is set on a remote island – far away from real life where magic runs rampant and you can never be too certain what is and what isn’t an illusion.

A Performance That Combines Love, Forgiveness and Justice

Those who are passionate about theatrical nuances will not want to miss this performance because it does such a beautiful and thought-provoking job of exploring the role of theatrical illusion and the interplay between real life and art. Those who may never have contemplated the more meta aspects of theatre will still get to philosophize about the profound themes explored in the play.

Get ready to discuss the intricacies of love, forgiveness and justice following this performance. Stratford’s talented cast and creative team are the perfect players to drive home these complex philosophical ideas. So, get ready to put your thinking (and feeling) caps on, as Prospero, a great sorcerer, conjures a raging storm to set many events in motion with the aim of doing right by his daughter, Miranda.

A Performance Not to Be Missed

A special note, Martha Henry, who tackles the role of Prospero, is a seasoned Stratford vet. She has been performing with the company for 44 seasons, during which she received the Stratford’s Legacy Award. You can trust she will deliver a powerful performance, as she guides you through the trials and tribulations of the infamous tempest.

The play runs from May 10 through to October 26, but it officially opens May 28, 2018. You’ll get to watch this tragic comedy in the gorgeous Festival Theatre, in the heart of Stratford, Ontario. Be sure to book your Stratford getaway at The Parlour Inn, so you can stay within walking distance of the theatre and enjoy some really elevated gastropub cuisine and elegant accommodations.