The Tempest tickets
Iris Theatre (St Paul's Church)
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Shakespeare’s final solo play The Tempest is this year’s enchanting opening to Iris Theatre’s outdoor summer season.
A storm at sea - a ship is broken by the waves, and a king and his court are washed up on the shore of a mysterious island. The desolate isle appears uninhabited but, unseen in the shadows, a powerful magician plots his revenge.
The fate of all the shipwrecked souls now rests in his hands. Will he give in to his anger, or will his love for his daughter redeem them all?
Taking place across the gardens of St Paul’s Church in the heart of the West End, and inspired by the courtly royal masques of the 17th century and the designs of Inigo Jones, The Tempest is an evening of pomp and promenade, of magic and illusion.
Dress to impress; you’re invited to a party at the end of the world.
The Tempest stars Propeller and West End regular Tony Bell, and is directed by Iris Theatre’s artistic director Daniel Winder, following last year’s five-star production of Macbeth.
“We are such stuff
As dreams are made on, and our little life
Is rounded with a sleep.”
- Access Information
Disabled patrons should contact tickets@iristheatre.com in advance of booking to discuss their requirements. Some performance areas require the climbing of a few steps to access.
- Cancellation Policy
No exchanges or refunds after purchase.
- Good To Know
Iris is an award-winning theatre company, most celebrated for its annual summer season. In 2017, the company hosted a record breaking year at St Paul’s with Macbeth and Hansel & Gretel, the latter shortlisted for Best Production for Young People (8+) at the Offies, the award the company won the previous year for Treasure Island.
- How Does It Work
Please print your confirmation email and bring along with you to your performance.
- Suitable For Children
Recommended for ages 8+, though some scenes may be upsetting for very small children.
- What Should I Expect
These performances take place in unallocated promenade outdoors at St Paul’s Church in the gardens, on both grass and concrete, with some scenes indoors. As a result, audiences should be aware that the performance will go ahead during adverse weather conditions, including rain, except where the safety of the audience or the cast is in question. Generally, the theatre will not cancel any performance due to weather less than 30 minutes in advance of the show.
For concerts and showcases which take place in the church we do not provide allocated seating as the church benches are not numbered. For our summer shows in the gardens we provide ample benches and chairs for audience members to sit on and our Front of House staff are equipped with folding chairs if you would like a seat with a back rest.
- Times
20 June - 28 July 2018
(Previews 20-25 June)
- Where Do I Go
St Paul’s Church, Covent Garden, Bedford Street, London WC2E 9ED
