The Tempest!
In April and May 2013, The Hobart Shakespeareans gave twelve astonishing performances of The Tempest.
Hal Holbrook, Sir Ken Robinson, and guests from all over the world laughed and cried with delight. 52 students played 25 instruments.

Caliban Bemoans His Fate

A Murder is Planned

Classical Guitars Play Beethoven

Josh, his Harmonica, and Rainy Days

Emily as Prospero - a 12 Year Journey to Forgiveness

Misery Acquaints a Man with Strange Bedfellows

Prospero Seeks Revenge

Stephano and Trinculo Have All They Need!

The Harpies Attack!

Trinculo and Stephano Have Company

We are Such Stuff as Dreams are Made On

The legendary Hal Holbrook talks to the kids after their performance of The Tempest
With Shakespeare's extraordinary language, and an incredible array of music, Room 56 really did create a "magical isle full of noise."
Thanks to all our friends for making it possible. We hope to see you all in 2014 for Cymbeline.
Photos by Kurt Ingham