he Tempest sees Shakespeare combining elements of both his comedies and his tragedies to create a play of extraordinary insight and power. A spectacular fairytale, which by dismissing the laws of nature by frequent uses of magic and sorcerous occurrences often asks us to suspend our disbelief, this play goes beyond the simple telling of a story to examine some very serious issues. However, by frequently employing comic elements these examinations of both character and society, no matter how damning, are never allowed to cause lasting discomfort to the audience.

In the telling of this tale Phoenix will create all of the magic that the text calls for and will offer the audience a passport to a sorcerous kingdom where anything that can be dreamt is possible. This truly is your chance to suspend your disbelief and set foot on Prospero's island. Come, brave The Tempest.