This production of The Tempest is cast with a female actress who plays Prospero, enabling an exploration from a feminine perspective- the relationship between Prospera and Miranda is one of mother and daughter, and the resilience of this bond in the face of adversity. It highlights the feminine capacity to forgive severe betrayal. Antoinette Kellermann plays Prospero, the banished Duke of Milan, now a powerful sorcerer bent on reclaiming her honour.
The Maynardville Open-Air Festival has produced an annual Shakespeare in the Park since 1956. For 7 weeks, Cape Town’s Maynardville Park is transformed into a performance space which features Cape Town's most prestigious performing arts institutions. In 2025, the festival will be a 100% compostable festival, primarily achieved through waste reclaimers. In The Tempest, the ocean is a central symbol representing nature's unpredictable and transformative power. A living art installation has been created as a reminder of the beauty of the ocean, entitled ‘Waves of Wonder’.
Contact Information
Company: Maynardville Theatre NPC
Contact: Jaco van Rensburg
Position: Executive Producer
Address: 10 Francis Street, Zonnebloem, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7925
Country: South Africa
Mobile: (082) 773-5397
Email: jaco@vrtheatrical.com
Website: www.maynardville.co.za
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maynardville/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maynardvilleopenairtheatre
Production Information
Title of Piece: William Shakespeare’s The Tempest
Artform: Theatre / Drama
Age Suitability: All ages
Use of Text: Dense
Music: Recorded
Language: English / Sign Language available
Key Personnel
Executive Producer: Jaco van Rensburg
Co-Executive Producer: Wessel Odendaal
Director: Sylvaine Strike
Set / Costume Designer: Niall Griffin
Actor: Antoinette Kellermann
Touring Information
Scale of Show: Medium to Large
Appropriate setting: Indoor / Outdoor
Running Time: 95 minutes
Number of performers on stage: 12
No of people on tour: 18
Touring Availability
Suitable for rural touring: No
Outreach & Educational work: There is an extensive multi-pronged education/outreach programme which includes: Full Access programme, Schools Access programme, Festival Gathering, and Saving our Oceans.
