The Tempest

Outdoor Summer Shakespeare presents . . . The Tempest

“A return to the romance of Shakespeare and outdoor performance.”

Outdoor Summer Shakespeare has progressed from the humble beginnings with ʻHamletʼ in 1963 through to the large-scale, popular productions of recent years. The Outdoor Summer Shakespeare is a timeless tradition. Based at the University of Auckland in and around the original Auckland City wall it offers one of Auckland’s best theatre experiences.

The Season: 25 February – 14 March (no shows on Mondays).

Tickets available from . . .
-The Maidment theatre by phoning (09) 308 2383
- By Visiting the Maidment box office at 8 Alfred St in the University campus
- Or by visiting www.maidment.auckland.ac.nz

The Director Roderick D. Morgan

Roderick D. Morgan, born into the world of stagecraft during his three years studying in the University of Aucklandʼs drama department, has become a force in local student theatre. Over the course of 2008 Roderick attempted to kick starta carer in stage direction. Beginning with the Stage 2 production of Eric Borgosianʼs “Suburbia”, Roderick went on to write and direct “Kieran” and “Ian the Anti-Christ” in the months following, garnering him both ecstatic critical notice and an increasing audience base. After the success of June/July 08 season of ʻSuburbiaʼ at the Musgrove, Roderick decided to produce a stage adaptation of his award winning short story ʻIan the Antichristʼ. Concerning the trials and tribulations of fifteen year old Ian, son of the devil and closeted homosexual, this work drew full houses on each night of its limited season. This and his subsequent short play “Kieran” stood out for their remarkable freshness and provocative looks at our contemporary crises. The University of Auckland Theatre scene has allowed Roderickʼs creative virtuosity to run free. This yearʼs production of “The Tempest” is a straight interpretation of the Bardʼs work and as a result one that breaks from recent summer Shakespeare tradition. In keeping with his trademark style and the issues discussed in pervious works, this years Tempest leans toward the unostentatious and delves into the deeply psychological.

Truly a new voice for a new generation of theatre goers and players, Roderick’s a talent to watch.

Actors of note:
Alex Gander (Caliban) - Comedy of errors UOA 2006 and Caustic 2007
Candice De Viller (Prospero) – Teeth and Smiles-Titirangi Drama, Romeo and Juliet- Titirangi
Drama and The brat pack - Wellington Fringe Festival
Edward Clendon (Ariel) – The Ugly Shakespeare Company
Steph Lee (Stephano) – Shortland Street and Taming of The Shrew 2007
Charles Louwrens (Antonio) - Surburbia 2008 and Caustic 2007
Michaela Spratt – Taming of the shrew 2008, and Comedy of Errors 2006