Cast and creatives announced for The Tempest at Salisbury International Arts Festival

Wiltshire Creative have announced casting and creatives for their flagship summer production The Tempest.

The Tempest opens the Salisbury International Arts Festival 2023 on 26 May, with previews from 24 May and runs until 4 June.

Artistic Director of Wilshire Creative, Gareth Machin directs Robert Bowman (Prospero), Elizabeth Crarer (Antonia), Matt Crosby (Trinculo), Emma Lau (Miranda), Robert MacPherson (Sebastian), Lloyd Notice (Alonso), David Partridge (Caliban), Heather Phoenix (Stephana), Georgina Sutton (Gonzala) and Samuel Tracy (Ferdinand).

A stunning re-imagining of Shakespeare’s fabulous tale, and journey deep into one of Salisbury’s most beloved parks. This centrepiece to Salisbury International Arts Festival follows a King and his entourage shipwrecked on an island of magic and mystery.

“It is a place of music and visions, surprising encounters, and unlikely friendships. But what secrets does this island hold? Who or what is really in charge? And will the world ever be the same again?

The production, staged in Salisbury’s Churchill Gardens, is designed by Dan Potra with sound design by Mike Beer, movement direction by Khiley Williams, casting by Gabrielle Dawes CDG and musical supervision by Kate Edgar.

Artistic Director of Wiltshire Creative, Gareth Machin said: “It’s a huge privilege to be working with such a fantastic company of actors on this incredible play. With many of the actors based locally or former members of our youth theatre, Stage ’65, it’s a brilliant celebration of the creative talent in our city and region.”

For more information and tickets, visit wiltshirecreative.co.uk