REVIEW: The Tempest Re-Imagined for Everyone Aged Six and Over at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Prepare to be transported to a world of magic and imagination with The Tempest Re-Imaged for Everyone Ages Six and Over at Regents Park Open Air Theatre. This captivating production, tailor-made for young children, weaves together the traditional words of Shakespeare along with modern songs and references that will help children really understand the story and appreciate the original play at the same time – it’s a clever idea that works well, creating a charming, fun and funny play.

Before the play even begins, the audience is greeted with the soothing sounds of waves crashing on the shore as they enter the performance area of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. This immersive beginning sets the tone for the enchanting journey about to unfold, immediately transporting us to the island where the story takes place. In fact, this immersive storytelling is a feature of The Tempest Re-Imagined, with both Ariel (Juliet Agnes) and Caliban (Ashley D Gale) starting the show by teaching the audience a tune to sing, as well as some dance moves. There’s more of this audience participation at various points throughout The Tempest, but it stays just the right side of panto and keeps everyone engaged.

REVIEW: The RSC's 2023 Production of The Tempest at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre

Comical, engaging and full of vibrancy – The RSC have produced a delight of humour, physical theatre and haunting melodies in this season’s production of The Tempest.

This Shakespearean piece tells the story of the magical Duke, Prospero, who had been usurped from Milan and left stranded on an island with their daughter. Traditionally played by male actors, Alex Kingston takes on the role of the sorcerous character who with the help of slave Caliban and servant Ariel, navigates a storm of opportunity to win back her dukedom. 

Shakespeare's THE TEMPEST to play the Cockpit Theatre, produced by Tree Folk Theatre

“Be not afeard. The Isle is full of noises, sounds and sweet airs that give delight and hurt not”, Tree Folk Theatre will take you through the Tempest, guided by masks, puppetry and music. 

After two well-received shows (Tsarevich and The Wolf + Nights of Enchantment), Tree Folk Theatre are producing an in-the-round version of The Tempest in the Cockpit Theatre, 15th July - 3rd August.