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The Tempest

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The Tempest

By: William Shakespeare
Narrated by: Jennifer Ehle, Adrian Lester, Bob Peck, Simon Russell Beale, Jamie Glover, Richard McCabe
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This haunting drama of vengeance and forgiveness crowns the group of tragicomic romances that Shakespeare composed at the end of his career. Sometimes read as his farewell to the stage, the play contains some of Shakespeare's most lyrical verse.

Prospero, wise Duke of Milan, has been deposed by Antonio, his wicked brother, and exiled with his daughter Miranda to a mysterious island. But Prospero possesses supernatural powers. Aided by the spirit Ariel, Prospero uses his magical art to bring his enemies under his control.

Prospero is played by Bob Peck, Ariel by Adrian Lester, Jennifer Ehle is Miranda, Simon Russell Beale is Antonio, Jamie Glover is Ferdinand, and Richard McCabe plays Caliban.

Public Domain (P)2014 Blackstone Audio Drama & Plays Shakespeare Inspiring

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The presentation was awesome and the actors did a great job with how they portrayed what Shakspeare wanted

Womderful

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An excellent play, great actors. Would recommend. Originally used this for a university class, but its so entertaining that its easy to listen to again and again.

Another excellent play by Arkangel

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This audio version was excellent. The voice acting was amazing and audio effects were good but not too much. I need to see the play live. I think I would get more out of this seeing actors perform it. Hopefully a theater in the Twin Cities will perform it sometime in the near future.

Well done audio version of the classic

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We listened to this version for our AmblesideOnline Shakespeare reading of The Tempest. They kids loved the music and drama, and I appreciated the meaning that was brought out by the excellent reading by the cast.

Wonderfully entertaining!

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Fantastic rendition of a gorgeous play. Arkangel’s unabridged renditions are always the best. The music and sound design are especially beautiful and really convey the island’s magic.

Arkangel kills it again

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