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