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.
This 80-minute version 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.
The Tempest will tour theatres, schools and community venues from February to May 2025, and comes to The Other Place from 25-29 March.
For more information about the themes and contents of this play, including our visual story guide please see our content advisory page.
Introduction to the play
You can watch this video ahead of your visit to see The Tempest. This video will introduce you to the actors, the characters and the world that this play is set in.
Watch the video
Learning Resources
The activities provided in this new Teacher Pack are specifically designed to support KS2 and KS3 students attending the performance and studying The Tempest in school, but all activities can be adapted for learners of different ages and abilities.
The Tempest Teacher Pack
Explore our all out learning resources for teaching The Tempest.
The work of the RSC Creative Learning and Engagement team is supported by Paul Hamlyn Foundation, GRoW @ Annenberg, The Polonsky Foundation, The Thompson Family Charitable Trust and other generous supporters.
