The Tempest (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre) London Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (3)
See it if you want to introduce someone to Shakespeare, you liked the original play, you'd like to experience the unique open air theatre
Don't see it if you expect a serious staging, you don't like to be in the presence of kids, you hate the rain (my production was stopped in the middle) Read more
See it if You want to take the kids to magical trip to a remote island! Amazing amazing amazing, one of the best days I had with my nieces and nephews
Don't see it if You don’t like a bit of silly singing and dancing with kids Read more
See it if This was a compelling, intelligent production, performed with energy and charisma by a talented cast. My family and I loved every minute.
Don't see it if You don’t want to be asked to sing
Critic Reviews (4)
"It’s extremely winning and bubbling with good ideas, but despite the benefit of being able to tweak the text, Tang’s ‘Tempest’ ultimately feels like it runs aground on the requirements of being a truncated kids’ show."
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“This Unicorn theatre co-production is snappily performed at 75 minutes without an interval, its dialogue staying faithful to Shakespeare’s verse but the diction a few beats slower and clearer...it is a lovely introduction to Shakespeare and the natural surroundings of the venue add to its magic.”
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“I wish the production had trusted its actors’ skills rather more. Its concept is so busy, it doesn’t leave enough space for imagination and engagement. It also reveals that when you strip ‘The Tempest’ of so much language and plot, there really isn’t much there. Better to write a new play for children rather than leave Prospero and his doings so thoroughly beached.”
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“It feels both natural and delicately ethereal – the perfect stage for this reimagining.”
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