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The Tempest

By: William Shakespeare
Narrated by: Sir Ian McKellen, Emilia Fox, Scott Handy, Ben Owukwe
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Sir Ian McKellen, fresh from his performance as Gandalf in Lord of the Rings, is Prospero, and heads a strong cast in Shakespeare’s last great play. The wronged duke raises a tempest to shipwreck his old opponents on his island so that he can ensure justice is done. With Emilia Fox as Miranda, Scott Handy in the pivotal role of the sprite Ariel, and Ben Owukwe as Caliban, this new production, directed by John Tydeman, balances the magic and the earthiness, with music playing a key role.

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Public Domain (P)2004 Naxos AudioBooks Classics Drama & Plays European Literary History & Criticism Shakespeare World Literature Africa
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This is a lovely performance of Shakespeare's late masterpiece with outstanding actors. The music can be a little irritating but that's a minor complaint.

A beautiful performance of masterpiece

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The Tempest was an assigned reading for my studies. I was kind of forced to read it but I ended up falling in love with the book. Performances are obviously superb but the story itself has so much meaning, so many interpretations; it is a gold mine. Plus I would recommend watching a film with Helen Mirren as Prospero/Prospera - mind blowing.

Loved it!!!

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It was as if I was watching the performance.
All voices prefecture matched the character.
A wonderful audio that Shakespeare himself would be proud of.

Wonderful

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This was beautifully performed and thoroughly enjoyed.

The cast was superb and really brought the tale to life.

GRIPPING

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Not a false note struck. McKellen outstanding as one would expect. Altogether a pleasure.

Splendid

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