Caerphilly Castle
Wed 28 June
Taking Flight Theatre bring their unique brand of accessible Shakespeare to this grand outdoor venue. The Tempest has undergone many a reinterpretation, from the grounded 1948 western Yellow Sky to the out-of-this-world musical Return to the Forbidden Planet. Taking Flight have chosen to set their The Tempest on a luxury ocean liner, The Remembrance, making its maiden voyage to the Island that Time Forgot.
Classed as a comedy, The Tempest is a play full of betrayal, power struggles, colonialism and magic. Perfect then for the cruise to be run by The Magic Staff Liner Corporation, with all its overtones of mystical capitalism. If you add the backdrop of a castle actually fortified by an extensive moat, it looks like this production is forecast to be a perfect storm.
Taking Flight Theatre add yet another dimension to their current Cadw tour with performances incorporating BSL/SSE and audio descriptions. Their performances are known for being relaxed and family friendly with touch tours and BSL introductions to the play also available by arrangement. With such a perfect setting, concept, access and, of course, material, it would almost be a shame if it rained. The tour is also coming to Roath Park, Cyfarthfa Castle, Strata Florida Abbey and a whole host of other beautiful locations around Wales.
Tickets: £14.50. Info: 029 2023 0020 /www.takingflighttheatre.co.uk (JPD)