The Tempest

Hammerpuzzle take on Shakespeare’s last work in a tilted reimagining of the classic tale.  Interweaving dynamic imagery with live music and choral song, this lyrical re-telling collides magic events, questionable morals and a cast of characters out of their depth. Ultimately, we are all castaways, seeking direction.

Playful, irreverent and high energy, Hammerpuzzle’s The Tempest is an ensemble storm that casts the audience upon unfamiliar shores.

Running Time approx. 60 mins

CREATIVE TEAM

  • Adapted and Devised by the company
  • Writer – Tamsin Kennard
  • Director – Sam Grogan
  • Producers – Lizzy Cummins & Jay Oliver Yip
  • Company Manager – Suzanne Booth
  • Costume Design – Megan Keegan

CAST 2011/2012

  • Victoria Akers
  • Ben Britton
  • Lizzy Cummins
  • Rebecca Jade Hammond
  • Barnaby Hatch/Bryn Holding
  • Tamsin Joanna Kennard
  • Jay Oliver Yip

 

Previously:

Gryphon Venues, Edinburgh Fringe
The Egg, Theatre Royal Bath
Ashley Wood Festival
East Harptree Festival
Supper with Shakespeare, Bristol
“Hammerpuzzle represents magic through music…if you haven’t encountered ‘The Tempest’ before and this turns up, you’ll take the show and cast to heart.”
Fringe Review - Ed
“Finally! A re-working of one of Shakespeare’s finest texts delivered with conviction and compassion…The cast form a wonderful ensemble. Their harmonies ring out beautifully and their movements are precise and together, showing they have worked with each other for a long period of time. Their delivery of the text is beautiful, joyful and poetic and the actors have a clear understanding of what they are saying…The script has been carefully adapted as the company ‘literally smash something apart and piece it back together again in a new and accessible way’. The re-framing of the script by Kennard opened up the company’s thoughts on loneliness, hope and a sense of belonging, without forgetting the humour…I have high hopes for this young company and I look forward to their return to Edinburgh next year.”
- Broadwaybaby.com