The Tempest
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The Unicorn theatre presents The Tempest, Shakespeare's tale in which a powerful magician conjures his greatest enemy to the island where he has been banished with his daughter. This version, specially adapted by Carl Miller for children aged nine and over, is staged by Tony Graham, artistic director of The Unicorn since 1997. This follows Miller's recent play, The London Eye Mystery, shown at the Unicorn which itself had a "recurring Tempest motif" (The Times). The characters - a magician's daughter (the gauche teenage Miranda), a shipwrecked prince, an orphaned outcast, and a wandering spirit - are sure to appeal to a younger audience. And there's something magical about the four being stranded on an enchanted island. Shakespeare's verse remains in tact making this an excellent introduction to the Bard for younger viewers. As always, there are pre- and post-show workshops to help explore the plot, themes and characters through storytelling, poetry, movement and music to help breathe new life into Shakespeare's final play. Ages 9+
About Unicorn Theatre
This £14 million theatre is the plushest venue for children's plays in the capital. The Unicorn Theatre has two spaces; The Weston Theatre holds 300 people and the Clore Theatre holds 120. The company was founded in 1947, with a mission to create shows for children which are fun, challenging and exciting. More about Unicorn Theatre
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
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Unicorn Theatre events
Grim Grimms: Three Drops Of Blood (Over 8s)
event Running from Tuesday 14th February 2012 until Sunday 19th February 2012TIMES 14th Feb to 19th Feb 2012 - Various Times PRICING £7
Adaptations of the Grimms' fairytales by Ben Haggarty and Sherry Robinson.
A Year In The Forest (Over 5s)
event Running from Tuesday 21st February 2012 until Sunday 26th February 2012TIMES 21st Feb to 26th Feb 2012 - Various Times PRICING £7
Sally Pomme Clayton reads fairytales written by the Brother's Grimm.
The Legend Of Captain Crow's Teeth: Unicorn Theatre (Over 7s)
event Running from Saturday 31st March 2012 until Sunday 15th April 2012TIMES 31st March 2012 to 15th April 2012 PRICING phone for prices
Unicorn Theatre's adventurous tale is devised from the popular book written by Eoin Colfer.
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