The Tempest performances

When was ‘Une Tempete’ performed?

1969

During which production does Caliban refer to himself as ‘x’, reminicsent of Malcom X?

Une Tempête

During which performance does Antonio kneel to show his acceptance of Prospero’s forgiveness?

William Charles Macready

When was the Macready production?

1838

Which film explores a psychoanalytical approach? Freudian influences

Forbidden Planet (1956)

During which production do two West Indian actors play Ariel and caliban?

Jonathan Miller (1970)

In the Sam Mendes production, who was Ariel played by?

Simon Russel Beale

When was the Sam Mendes production?

1993

What did Ariel do to Prospero at the end of the Sam Mendes play, which was eventually cut due to it being criticised by audiences?

Spat on him

During which production is Prospero characterised as a gentle and school teacherly- man?

Sam Mendes

During which production is the King of Naples replaced by Queen Alonsa (who looked like M. Thatcher)?

Cheek by Jowl

During which production is Miranda rebellious, and Caliban is terrifying and muscular?

Sam Mendes

When was the Cheek by Jowl production? (not long after Thatcher’s resignation)

1998

At the end of Sam Mendes, what happens to Caliban?

He is forced back into his cell by Prospero

During which production is Caliban wearing only a loincloth and manacles, caked in mud?

Adrian noble (RSC)

When was the Adrian Noble RSC performance?

1998

During which production was Ariel presented quite cruel to begin with, wishing death upon the people in the storm (until calmed down by Prospero)?

Thomas Ades Opera

When was the Thomas Ades Opera?

2004

During which production is Prospero replaced by Helen Mirren as Prospera, with a black Caliban to emphasise post-colonialst reading, though problematic?

Taymor film

When was the Julie Taymor film first released?

2010

During which production was the betrothal masque cut- shows the difficulties modern directors have with this part of the play?

Taymor film

During which performance does Antonio kneel and embrace Prospero upon receiving his forgiveness? - was criticised for being overly sentimental

Trevor Nunn

When was the Trevor Nunn performance?

2011

Which production does John Gielgud narrate over ‘beautiful’, sensuous images containing lots of nudity?

Prospero’s Books by Peter Greenaway

When was the film Prospero’s Books released?

1991

During which production was the betrothal masque performed on trapezes, highlighting the aspects of spectacle?

Micheal Boyd

When was the Micheal Boyd production?

2002

During which performance do the nobles devour the magical feast, revealing the savagery beneath their civilised facade?

Micheal Boyd

Which performances highlights Prospero’s role as a father?

Globe 2013

During which performance are Miranda and Ferdinand’s scenes played for laughs, as Miranda is sexually aware (“bigger bulk”) - very gawky

Globe 2013

Is Miranda passive or active in the Globe 2013 production?

Active

At the end of which performance does Prospero reach out to Caliban raising him up?

Globe 2013

At the end of which production does Prospero break his staff, emphasising his transition from magician to man? - reinforced by the fact that he can then no longer see Ariel

Globe 2013

In which performance does Prospero wear garments reminiscent of a Renaissance magus, whilst holding a finely-fashioned magic staff topped with a pointing hand?

Ron Daniels (RSC)

When was the Ron Daniels (RSC) production?

1982

During which production is Antonio given the line “shame cloaks my words”? (1667)

Dryden and D’Avenant, The Enchanted Isle