The Tempest Tickets

Star-Studded Shakespeare: The Tempest Tickets On Sale Soon

A casting that dreams are made of hits Theatre Royal Drury Lane this year, as the legendary Sigourney Weaver makes her West End debut in The Tempest. Starring as powerful sorcerer Prospero, Weaver collaborates with Olivier Award-winning director Jamie Lloyd (Sunset Boulevard) on a stripped-back revival of Shakespeare’s enchanting play about revenge, forgiveness and family.

About The Tempest

In the middle of the ocean, a ship is caught in a sudden, violent storm and washes up on a remote island. As its passengers stumble inland, the banished sorcerer Prospero watches from a distance. Her brother, Antonio, is among the survivors and she is determined to get her revenge.

Shakespeare’s story of fury that transforms into redemption is populated by some of his most richly drawn characters, including wide-eyed Miranda, mischievous Ariel and enslaved Caliban; and some of his most introspective and lyrical soliloquies.

Sigourney Weaver in The Tempest

Sigourney Weaver makes a huge West End debut at the iconic Drury Lane. She is best known as Ellen Ripley in the Alien franchise and won a Golden Globe Award for her portrayal of Dian Fossey in Gorillas in the Mist. This is a rare, exciting opportunity to see her performing on stage in London.

Weaver has an extensive and impressive theatre career, with credits including Sex and Longing and Hurlyburly on Broadway, and The Merchant of Venice with Classic Stage Company.

As Prospero, she follows in the footsteps of some of the UK’s greatest actors, including Helen Mirren, Antony Sher, Patrick Stewart, Vanessa Redgrave and John Gielgud - who famously declared at his final performance in 1957 that no Shakespeare would ever be played at Drury Lane again!

Jamie Lloyd’s Season of Shakespeare

Hot off the heels of a triumphant Sunset Boulevard, with Nicole Scherzinger, director Jamie Lloyd continues to attract some of the biggest names in acting to the stage with this new season of Shakespeare.

The Olivier Award winner and Tony nominee is famous for his stylised, minimalist productions of classic plays and musicals, and he has ushered in a new generation of theatre fans thanks to his smart casting decisions - including Tom Holland in Romeo and Juliet, Jessica Chastain in A Doll’s House and James McAvoy in The Ruling Class.

Don’t Miss Tickets for The Tempest at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

This new production of Shakespeare’s classic play defines theatre magic, with a legendary actress treading the boards at London’s oldest West End venue. Don’t miss your chance to experience the power of The Tempest and its iconic leading lady; book your tickets now.