Outdoor Summer Shakespeare: The Tempest

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OUTDOOR SUMMER SHAKESPEARE PRESENTS:

THE TEMPEST

"A return to the romance of Shakespeare and outdoor performance."

ABOUT OUTDOOR SUMMER SHAKESPEARE

Outdoor Summer Shakespeare has progressed from the humble beginnings with "Hamlet" in 1963 through to the large-scale, popular productions of recent years. The Outdoor Summer Shakespeare is a timeless tradition. Based at the University of Auckland in and around the original Auckland City wall it offers one of Auckland's best theatre experiences.

THE SEASON

25th of February - 14th of March (No shows on Mondays)

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM:

-The Maidment theatre by phoning (09) 308 2383 - By Visiting the Maidment box office at 8 Alfred St in the University campus
- Or by visiting www.maidment.auckland.ac.nz

- Tickets are Adults: $25: Students $17: Group discounts available
All tickets come with the option of a picnic or non-picnic area.

THE DIRECTOR: RODERICK D. MORGAN

Roderick D. Morgan, born into the world of stagecraft during his three years studying in the University of Auckland's drama department, has become a force in local student theatre. Over the course of 2008 Roderick attempted to kick starta carer in stage direction. Beginning with the Stage 2 production of Eric Borgosian's "Suburbia", Roderick went on to write and direct "Kieran" and "Ian the Anti-Christ" in the months following, garnering him both ecstatic critical notice and an increasing audience base. After the success of June/July 08 season of 'Suburbia' at the Musgrove, Roderick decided to produce a stage adaptation of his award winning short story 'Ian the Antichrist'. Concerning the trials and tribulations of fifteen year old Ian, son of the devil and closeted homosexual, this work drew full houses on each night of its limited season. This and his subsequent short play "Kieran" stood out for their remarkable freshness and provocative looks at our contemporary crises. The University of Auckland Theatre scene has allowed Roderick's creative virtuosity to run free. This year's production of "The Tempest" is a straight interpretation of the Bard's work and as a result one that breaks from recent summer Shakespeare tradition. In keeping with his trademark style and the issues discussed in pervious works, this years Tempest leans toward the unostentatious and delves into the deeply psychological.

truly a new voice for a new generation of theatre goers and players, Roderick's a talent to watch.

ACTORS OF NOTE

Alex Gander (Caliban)
- Comedy of errors UOA 2006 and Caustic 2007

Candice De Viller (Prospero)
- Teeth and Smiles-Titirangi Drama, Romeo and Juliet- Titirangi Drama and The brat pack - Wellington Fringe Festival

Edward Clendon (Ariel)
- The Ugly Shakespeare Company

Steph Lee (Stephano)
- Shortland Street and Taming of The Shrew 2007

Charles Louwrens (Antonio)
- Surburbia 2008 and Caustic 2007

Michaela Spratt
- Taming of the shrew 2008, and Comedy of Errors 2006

ENDS

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