The Tempest: A BBC Radio 3 Full-cast Dramatisation

by BBC Radio Collection, Richard Eyre (Introduction)

Description

In The Tempest, long considered one of Shakespeare’s most lyrical plays, Prospero, a sorcerer, and his daughter, Miranda, have been stranded on an enchanted island for twelve years. When a shipwreck—caused by the eponymous tempest—brings enemies to the island, the stage is set for comedy, romance, and reconciliation. The Tempest embodies both seemingly timeless romance and the historically specific moment in which Europe began to explore and conquer the New World. Its poetic beauty, show more complexity of thought, range of characters—from the spirit Ariel and the monster Caliban to the beautiful Miranda and her prince Ferdinand—and exploration of difficult questions that still haunt us today make this play wonderfully compelling. show less

Members

Recently Added By: madlibrarian, markbarnes, AynSof

All Members

Author Information

BBC

1,282+ Works 5,646 Members

Richard Eyre

Introduction

38+ Works 860 Members

Richard Eyre, for 10 years artistic director of the Royal National Theatre, won the Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in 1997. He lives in London. (Bowker Author Biography)