The Tempest Tickets

The Tempest in London!

Award-winning theatremaker Tim Crouch directs this high-concept new version of The Tempest. The classic desert island tragicomedy is reimagined as a story told by four lost souls in this brand new staging of Shakespeare’s play at The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Shakespeare’s Globe, just by the Thames. Don’t miss this vibrant new take on a classic from the “metatheatrical mischief maker” (Time Out), as he works with The Globe for the first time.

What is the play The Tempest about? 

When four souls are stranded on an island, they lose all hope of escape as the years trickle by. To pass the time, Miranda, Caliban, Prospero and Ariel begin to tell themselves a story. This is a story they will repeat again and again. A story of revenge, of desire, of righting past wrongs. A story that will summon new characters out of their imaginations, along with spellbinding enchantments and mystical creatures. This is the story that will bring a storm, a storm that will save them all. Wont it?

This brand new production of The Tempest sheds new light on Shakespeare’s timeless exploration of freedom, authority and the power of storytelling. 

Who are the cast of The Tempest?

The Tempest stars Tim Crouch as Prospero and Naomi Wirthner as Ariel.

Naomi Wirthner is a British Afro-Jamaican actress and theatremaker. Her credits include the 2022 live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon, The Outrun with Saoirse Ronan, Slow Horses, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, and Missing You.

While Crouch’s focus is on creating work, he is a trained actor and often performs much of his own work. His performance credits include The Good Soldier, The Marvellous Boy and roles for the National Theatre and the Franklin Stage Company, New York, as well as in his own plays, including An Oak Tree, and I, Malvolio. 

Who are the creative team of The Tempest? 

The Tempest is directed by Tim Crouch and written by William Shakespeare.

Tim Crouch is a British playwright, director, theatre-maker and performer. He is best known for his metatheatrical, boundary-pushing approach, which rejects realism and often invites the audience to participate in the creation of the work, frequently focusing on the creation of unease for theatregoers. His work includes An Oak Tree, I, Malvolio, My Arm, The Author and ENGLAND. He is an Obie, Fringe First, Brian Way and Herald Angel Award winner.

William Shakespeare (1564- 1616) was an English playwright, actor and poet, often considered to be one of the greatest writers working in the English language. His most famous works include Twelfth Night, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello, and Romeo and Juliet. 

Book Tickets for The Tempest at The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse!

This brand new staging tackles Shakespeare’s timeless exploration of redemption, power and freedom through a fresh new lens. This exhilarating new take on a classic from experimental theatre genius Tim Crouch puts the power of storytelling front and centre - let yourself get swept away, this winter. Secure your tickets for The Tempest at The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse today.