Rough Magic
- Synopsis
- Audio podcast. Fifth episode of a radio serialisation of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Episode scripts were adapted and produced by Catherine Eaton and rendered into modern English verse by Kenneth Cavander. The production was directed by Andy Wolk. Part of the ‘Play On Shakespeare’ project to create more contemporary and accessible versions of the texts for performance.
5. King Alonso grows increasingly despondent over the loss of his son, giving Antonia and Sebastian confidence that they will soon take power. They stumble upon a sumptuous feast presented by mysterious beings and waste no time gorging themselves before Ariel appears as a harpy and chastises Alonso, Sebastian and Antonia for their sinful acts, past and present. Elsewhere, Caliban encourages Stephano to carry out the murder of Prospero, which he vows to do until Trinculo stumbles upon the clothing and finery that Prospero and Ariel have laid as a trap to distract them. Caliban urges them to ignore the rich garments but Trinculo and Stephano get carried away with the luxury of the robes, gathering them greedily until Prospero unleashes his supernatural hounds to attack the conspirators and chase them into a frenzy. He revels in their misery and urges his dogs on in the attack but Ariel convinces him to ease his vengeance. At last, Prospero softens and vows to give up his magical powers once he performs his final act. - Series
- Play on Podcasts: The Tempest
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Medium
- Audio
- Transmission details
- 8 May 2023
- Duration
- 29 mins
Credits
- Director
- Andy Wolk
- Music
- Lawrence Shragge
- Adaptor for Radio
- Kenneth Cavander
- Cast
Additional Details
- Production type
- Television and Radio Drama
- Plays
- Tempest, The
- Subjects
- Drama; Shakespeare
- Keywords
- radio drama
Online Availability
- Online URL
- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tempest-rough-magic/id1561429994?i=1000612179442
- Online format
- Streamed/Download
Production Company
- Name
Next Chapter Podcasts
- Web
- https://ncpodcasts.com/playonpodcast External site opens in new window
Sponsor
- Name
Play On Shakespeare
- info@playonshakespeare.org
- Web
- https://playonshakespeare.org/ External site opens in new window
- Phone
- (541) 846 8466
- Address
- PO Box 955
Ashland, OR
97520
USA
Distributor
- Name
Apple Podcasts
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Rough Magic". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av80192 (Accessed 25 Nov 2024)