Tempest, The
- Synopsis
- Video recording of the Mokwha Repertory Company’s 2011 production of The Tempest directed by Oh Tae-suk. The play is transported to 5th century Korea. King Zilzi immersed in his study of Taoist magic, leaves his kingdom in the hands of King Zabi. While he is away King Zabi takes control and with the help of Zilzi’s brother, Soji, banishes him from his lands. Inspired by a true story from the Korean Three Kingdoms, The Tempest blends historical fact with with Shakespearean fiction, infusing both with traditional Korean culture and folklore. Prospero’s book of magic becomes a multi-coloured magical fan, Caliban becomes Ssangdua - a two-headed monster- and Ariel becomes Zewoong, A Shaman priestess made of straw and the protector and dispeller of evil spirits.
- Language
- Korean
- Country
- Great Britain; South Korea
- Medium
- Video
- Technical information
- Colour / Sound
- Duration
- 90 mins
Credits
- Director
- Tae-suk Oh
- Production Design
- Eun A. Cho
- Costume
- Lee Seung-Mu
- Choreographer
- Keun-Sung Moon
Additional Details
- Theatre
- King’s Theatre, Edinburgh
- Theatre company
- Mokwha Repertory Company
- Production type
- Stage Recordings
- Plays
- Tempest, The
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- Notes
- Performed in Korean with English supertitles.
- History
- The play was first staged in Europe at the 2011 Edinburgh Festival
Archive
- Name
globalshakespeares.mit.edu
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- Web
- http://globalshakespeares.mit.edu External site opens in new window
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Tempest, The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av74173 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)