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The Tempest
Newcastle Northern Stage
Until Saturday 10th
October 2015
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| Photo: Topher McGrillis |
The
Northern Stage is host to a fascinating take on Shakespeare’s Tempest. It is a
production that uses original music and cunning design to bring alive a tale of
revenge, love and forgiveness.
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| Photo: Topher McGrillis |
After
working on Eastenders, as well as for the Royal Shakespeare Company and the
National Theatre, Tyrone Huggins appears as Prospero. His character has been
robbed of his kingdom and he is keen to take revenge on his brother. With his
daughter Miranda (Jade Ogugua) and the flirty spirit Ariel (Eileen Walsh) he
awaits their arrival after a shipwreck near his island.
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| Photo: Topher McGrillis |
The
set is enchanting – made up of carefully arranged clothing, it looks like
designer Becs Andrews has been a regular visitor to the local charity shops.
The set enables the cast to effectively blend into the background. The arrival
of Hannah McPake and Pete Peverley from the set
often resulted in some of the lighter moments of the show.
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| Photo: Topher McGrillis |
The
Tempest features a great cast, which quickly won the audience over with the
washing machine at the start. John Paul Connolly has great presence as King
Alonso. Gary Kitching is very comfortable as Prospero’s brother Antonio. Tony
Bell as drunken butler Stephano has great scenes with the highly expressive Trinculo
(Hannah McPake).
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| Photo: Topher McGrillis |
When
Miranda falls in love with Ferdinand (Christopher Price) it results in the
longest lecture about awaiting for the wedding from he father. Shakespeare has
a way with words!
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In
addition to Phelim McDermott’s enchanting direction there is original music
performed live by its creator Brendan Murphy. The score added a special
dimension to the show, through his use of some unusual instruments. At times
the gentle music and the waving clothes give an almost In The Night Garden feel to proceedings.
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| Photo: Topher McGrillis |
The
show has lighter moments thanks to the great work by the cast especially with
the mischief of Ariel. Phelim has let the story fly.
This
is a production that will capture the fans of the Bard hook, line and sinker.
This
review was written by Stephen Oliver for the North East
Theatre Guide from Jowheretogo PR (www.jowheretogo.com).
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On The Web:
Website: www.northernstage.co.uk
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Tickets:
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| Photo: Topher McGrillis |
The
Tempest comes to Newcastle’s Northern Stage from
Friday 25th September - Saturday
10th October 2015
Tickets:
£24, £19.50, £14.50 / £12 Students under 21s
Box
Office: www.northernstage.co.uk
or 0191 230 5151
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