Project Detail

Tempest

Synopsis

A euphoric blend of drama and documentary, Tempest is both a celebration of contemporary urban youth culture, and a 21st Century re-imagining of Shakespeare's last great play. 17 young actors from South London struggle to put on a production. Their story unfolds alongside Prospero's as The Oval is transformed into Shakespeare’s magical island and the outcast Duke casts his magic spells.

Details

Year
2011
Type of project
Features
Running time
78 mins
Format
HDCAM
Director
Rob Curry, Anthony Fletcher 1st Feature
Producer
Rob Curry, Anthony Fletcher
Executive Producer
Liz Smith, Patrick Towell
Editor
Francesco Caradonna
Director of Photography
Richard Mitchell, Daniel Fazio
Production Designer
Heather Bagley
Sound
Assaf Gidron
Composer
Roi Erez
Principal cast
Zephryn Taitte, Roy A Weise, Paris Campbell, Nathan Wharton, Steph O'Driscoll, Emily Wallis, Kieran Edwards

Production Status

Production Company

www.fifthcolumn.org.uk

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