The Tempest: A Storytelling
In commemoration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, Seeing Stories is proud to present a storytelling version of one of Shakespeare's very final plays, The Tempest. Told by award-winning Storyteller, Maria Whatton and featuring a live soundtrack composed and performed specifically for the show.
Seeing Stories presents a masterful telling of Shakespeare's powerful tale The Tempest by multi award winning Storyteller Maria Whatton with beautiful, haunting music performed live by musician daughter Maya Sinead. This spellbinding one hour performance mesmerises and beguiles. The Tempest | A Storytelling was performed at Chesterfield Library on the 1st October 2016.
Maria Whatton and Musician, Maya Sinead | Running time: 50 mins
Shakespeare’s tale of power, revenge and forgiveness set on a magical island.
What audiences said:
“I was mesmerised from start to finish.”
“Excellent - wonderfully told.”
“An enchanting portrayal in an enchanting hour of live storytelling.”
“Captivating, held us spellbound.”
“Wow! What an atmospheric telling of the Tempest. I was lost in it. The music was breathtaking.”
“Wonderful performance, I have never heard or seen an audience more focussed. There is certainly something very primeval about storytelling.”