The Tempest
Jericho Arts Centre (Vancouver, Canada)CLASSICAL THEATRE IN CONTEMPORARY FORM
THE TEMPEST
By William Shakespeare
Adapted and Directed by Jack Paterson
Mad Duck Theatre Collective (Vancouver, Canada)
Press
“…I’ve never seen The Tempest like this before and I found it a revelation…feels utterly new, yet true to the text…I was particularly moved by Walsh’s reading ..”
Colin Thomas, The Georgia Straight
“…full of wonder and magic…the director’s innovative use of women in traditionally male roles made for a sparkling performance and produced some very fine acting indeed.”
Lois Carter, reviewvancouver.org
About
Founded in 2001, Mad Duck was dedicated to bringing the best of contemporary innovation and Theatre for the Now to classical practice. MD focused on gender- equal casting, mentorship and showcasing emerging talent.
Featuring Gwynyth Walsh as Vancouver’s first female Prospero, the production was a a fusion of first folio text work, phyical devised creation and dance.
Creative Team
Featuring: Gwynyth Walsh* as Prospero, Jennifer Paterson* as Ariel, Anna Cummer* as Miranda, David Purvis* as Caliban, Carole Higgins* as Antonia, Keith Martin Gordey* as Stephano, Paul Herbert* as Sebastian, Pam Hyatt* as Gonzalla, Ian Alexander Martin as Lord, Jon Paterson* as Ferdinand, John Prowse as Alanso, Bert Steinmanis* as Trinculo, Terri Anne Wilson, Laura Jaszcz and Ntsike Kheswa as Sprites
Stage Managed by Kirsti Mikoda | Set Design by Al Frisk | Lighting Design by Erin Nelligan | Choreography by Julia Henderson | Costume Deseign by Moira Fentum | Production Managed by Sean Cummings
* Members of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association or U.B.C.P.
Awards & Nominations
Jessie Richards Award Nomination
- Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Lead role: Gwynyth Walsh (Prospero)
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