RSC First Encounters: The Tempest

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s First Encounters tour is back
in Stoke-on-Trent!

On Monday 31st March, The Tempest is going to Springhead Primary School for their community performance evening and you are invited!

This First Encounters production of The Tempest uses an edited version of the original play to create the perfect introduction for young people aged 7-13 and their families.

Where: Springhead Primary School, ST7 1RA (if you go to the library next to the school this is where you enter the school hall from)

Day: Monday 31st March
Start Time: 6pm
Performance running time: 80 mins (no interval)

Cost:
Adults £10.50
Under 16s £5.00

New Vic Theatre staff will be there and the RSC company and Springhead Primary are wonderful hosts if you need any help

The Tempest

A perfect storm brings a feuding family and a king together on a magical island.

When Prospero escaped Milan with his daughter years ago, the chance to return didn’t ever seem possible. Now ruler of a magical island, Prospero has his chance; as the King of Naples and Prospero’s estranged sibling Antonio sail close to the island. Will Prospero take revenge, or will all be forgiven and forgotten?

 Following the success of last year’s Romeo and Juliet, the latest in our series of First Encounters with Shakespeare productions makes Shakespeare’s play about families, magic and forgiveness relevant for a new generation of theatregoers.

The tour of First Encounters: The Tempest is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, which makes it possible for the RSC to expand its tour to work in partnership with more places across England.