The Tempest 2022

★★★★ Sydney Morning Herald
★★★★ The Guardian
★★★★ Time Out

THE TEMPEST

by William Shakespeare
Directed by Kip Williams

The iconic Richard Roxburgh returns to the STC stage for the first time in years to play one of theatre's greatest roles in this deeply moving reflection on life, love, and what it means to let go.

As a terrible storm blows up and engulfs the sky, a crew of sailors and their entourage are shipwrecked in remote climes. Washing ashore, they discover a lonely island ruled by the powerful and enigmatic sorcerer Prospero (Roxburgh). Along with the island's supernatural inhabitants and his daughter Miranda, Prospero seeks retribution for something that was stolen from him years prior.

Considered by many to be Shakespeare's final play, The Tempest is vast, full of magic and contains all the wit and joy of Shakespeare's best comedies alongside the profound human insight of his tragedies.

STC Artistic Director Kip Williams - known for grand, operatic productions like Chimerica and The Harp in the South: Part One and Part Two - will direct this great work of art. Roxburgh will be joined onstage by Peter Carroll (The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui), Jason Chong (Chimerica), Mandy McElhinney (Appropriate), Chantelle Jamieson (Home, I'm Darling) Shiv Palekar (The Beauty Queen of Leenane), Claude Scott-Mitchell (making their STC debut), Guy Simon (Grand Horizons), Aaron Tsindos (No Pay? No Way!), Megan Wilding (Blithe Spirit), and Susie Youssef (Accidental Death of an Anarchist) in this spectacular production that will interrogate concepts of power, mortality and humanity's relationship to nature.

Approx. duration 2 hrs (no interval). Subject to change. More info.
Content Adult themes, smoke and flame, theatrical haze, strobe lighting, loud noises. Subject to change. More info.

VISITOR SAFETY INFORMATION

This production will proceed at 100% capacity. The safety of our audiences, artists and staff is of paramount importance. We've implemented extensive safety and hygiene measures which are regularly updated in line with NSW Government guidelines. This is an evolving situation and our COVID-19 safety protocols are subject to change. Please check the most up-to-date Visitor Safety Measures prior to your visit.

TICKET INFORMATION

Single tickets to this play are on sale now.

Season Ticket prices
Saturday evening A Reserve $116
Adult A Reserve $110
Seniors cardholder $105
Pensioner/Student $80
Under 30 $58
Preview $58

Mini Package prices
Mon - Thu performances
Adult A Reserve $116
Adult B Reserve $111
Seniors cardholder $111
Pensioner/Student $84
Under 30 $61

Friday & Saturday performances
A Reserve $122
B Reserve $116

Preview performances
All tickets $61

Single tickets
Mon - Thu performances
Adult A Reserve $123
Adult B Reserve $117
Seniors card holder $117
Concession $89
Under 30 $65

Fri & Sat performances
A Reserve $129
B Reserve $123

Preview performances
All tickets $65

Transaction fees may apply
Season Ticket & Mini Package bookings: no fees
Single ticket bookings: $8.50 online; $8 telephone; $0 Box Office counter

Prices are correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection.