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The Tempest: The Bridge Project

by Chris

Book now to see a host of transatlantic stars in Shakespeare’s late masterpiece, The Tempest.

This production of The Tempest is directed by Sam Mendes.

About The Tempest

Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan, has been usurped by his brother, the King of Naples, and sent to live on an island, far from civilisation. 

For 12 years, Prospero has practiced sorcery, ultimately raising a tempest that drives his usurpers ashore. The entire play takes place on the island, where the native inhabitants, Ariel and Caliban, help and hinder Prospero’s work.

The Transatlantic Company of The Bridge Project 2010

The stellar cast of The Tempest is made up of British and American actors, including:

Michelle Beck as CeresChristian Camargo as ArielRon Cephas Jones as CalibanStephen Dillane as ProsperoJuliet Rylance as MirandaThomas Sadoski as StephanoAlvin Epstein as Gonzalo 

Stephen Dillane returns to the stage for the first time since winning a Tony Award for Tom Stoppard’s The Real Thing. Dillane is also known for his screen work which includes Mel Gibson’s Hamlet, The Hours, Welcome To Sarajevo and mini-series John Adams.

American actor Christian Camargo plays Ariel in The Tempest. Camargo has appeared on Broadway several times, including in the role of Hamlet. However he is probably best known for playing Rudy in US TV drama Dexter.

Young British actress Juliet Rylance (Miranda), the daughter of acclaimed actor Mark Rylance, has appeared on stage both in New York and London, including at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. 

The Tempest plays alongside As You Like It as part of the Bridge Project at the Old Vic.

CastChristian Camargo, Stephen Dillane, Ron Cephas Jones, Juliet Rylance, Thomas Sadoski DirectorSam Mendes Related Categories Central London Theatre Southbank & Waterloo Theatre Drama Also near here: Plaza on the River Fantastic trendy hotel near London Eye Waterloo Shoe Repairs Freshcut C’era una volta il West (Once Upon A Time in the West) The Twenty Four Hour Plays Celebrity Gala Explore more Prices and Booking for Book Now Prices: Adult:

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As You Like It: The Bridge Project

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Sam Mendes is back at The Old Vic in London to direct the second year of The Bridge Project, featuring Shakespeare’s As You Like It.

About As You Like It

As You Like It is one of Shakespeare’s pastoral comedies.

As You Like It follows its heroine, Rosalind as she flees persecution in her uncle’s court, accompanied by her cousin Celia and Touchstone the court jester. Eventually, she finds safety and love in the Forest of Arden.

The Transatlantic Company of The Bridge Project 2010

The stellar cast of As You Like It at the Old Vic is made up of British and American actors, including:

Michelle Beck as CeliaChristian Camargo as OrlandoRon Cephas Jones as Charles the WrestlerStephen Dillane as JaquesJuliet Rylance as RosalindThomas Sadoski as TouchstoneAlvin Epstein as Adam

American actor Camargo has appeared on Broadway several times, including in the role of Hamlet. He’s probably best known for playing Rudy in the US TV drama Dexter.

Young British actress Rylance, is the daughter of acclaimed actor Mark Rylance. She has appeared on stage both in New York and London, including at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. 

Dillane, who plays Jacques in As You Like It, returns to the stage for the first time since winning a Tony Award for Tom Stoppard’s The Real Thing.

As You Like It plays alongside The Tempest as part of the Bridge Project at the Old Vic.

CastChristian Camargo, Stephen Dillane, Ron Cephas Jones, Juliet Rylance, Thomas Sadoski DirectorSam Mendes Related Categories Central London Theatre Southbank & Waterloo Theatre Drama Also near here: Premier Inn London County Hall Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Ian Allan Bookshop Boots The Chemists National Youth Orchestra: Varese Avventura, L’ (The Adventure) Explore more Prices and Booking for Book Now Prices: Adult:

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Through A Glass Darkly

by Chris

See Ingmar Bergman’s at the Almeida Theatre in London this summer.

About

Karin is a young wife and an only daughter. Her family have taken her on a recuperative holiday. On a bleakly beautiful island, the three most important men in her life prove increasingly incapable of helping to cure her. Finally, Karin decides to take control of her own destiny.

Haunting and sensual, is the iconic, Oscar-winning film by legendary Swedish director and screenwriter Ingmar Bergman.

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