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The tempest
5 October 2022
Spotty acting (some were excellent, some were just screaming out verse). Direction largely incomprehensible. If the storm is silly then Prosperous and his powers are a joke. Amusing for 5 minutes but ultimately tiresome. I was very excited to see the Old Globe for the first time. It was disappointing.
Ange Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Good but not excellent
3 October 2022
It was an interesting interpretation of the play with an imaginative use of modern references. For example, the upper-class characters behind glass, partying while the boatswain was trying to save the ship. (Particularly interesting when we think of the news of politicians doing this while the country was under lockdown.) However, the butchered ending was jarring and didn't fit the mood of the play.
Kerry Confirmed ticket purchaser
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The Tempest at the Globe Theatre
3 October 2022
Quirky but fun. We cannot unsee Prospero clad in only yellow Speedos.
Loved the experience of being in the Globe which did not disappoint.
Jim Healey Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Tempest in Trunks
3 October 2022
Absolutely amazing and quirky production of The Tempest. Perfect performances from the whole cast, which sweeps you along to an emotional ending.
Catherine Tuckwood Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Brilliant
30 September 2022
Absolutely fantastic performance and effort from the cast. Better than expected, what a great spend of time. Highly recommend
Ceyda Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Come on you know better than this
29 September 2022
The actors on stage obviously have the ability to engage an audience and bring meaning to what is being created on stage. The failure of this production along with Henry the eighth lies firmly in the hands of the production team. It is certainly no easy task to get a story across without lights (and therefore it is almost impossible to create a serious change in location and mood etc) . However, that aside, the silly direction given to each story, barbecues, rapper outfits, 1970s Armani suits, blow up flamingos, Speedo’s…All of it is so 🙄 obvious, tongue- in -cheek and disrespectful of the play that was written it was impossible to take any of it seriously. And it was absolutely not even funny. It’s as if the playwrights words just didn’t matter to the Directors. The directors ego mattered to the director and the directors attempt to make a statement of some kind was predominant. Predominant but incredibly weak.
K Ellison Confirmed ticket purchaser
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The Tempest at the Globe
25 September 2022
Surreal and laugh out loud! A really entertaining version of the play, exploring the edge of madness, that sometimes resembled a wild 1970s party. The actors playing Caliban and Prospero were outstanding both in the interpretation of their lines and in their physical comedy. The whole cast were excellent and the interaction with the audience was inspired.
Maria Confirmed ticket purchaser
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The Tempest
24 September 2022
Brilliant, thoroughly enjoyed this funny version of the Tempest.
Julia Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Great
23 September 2022
A most enjoyable evening.
Alan Confirmed ticket purchaser
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13.00pm performance Sun 18-9-22
20 September 2022
Poignant and hilarious. A highly skilled and engaged performance. After years away, I recalled again why my two favorite venues are the Globe and the Kunqu theatre at Shaoxing Lu in Shanghai, where skill and engagement play with rather than for us.
Petra Johnson Confirmed ticket purchaser
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The Tempest
19 September 2022
Unusual staging, great acting and overall a fantastic experience
Karen Branyan Confirmed ticket purchaser
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16 September 2022
Very entertaining show!
GA Confirmed ticket purchaser
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The Tempest
15 September 2022
This is the second time I've seen this play & it was so different from the first version I'd seen. I thoroughly enjoyed it, it was quite a fast pace & well acted. The only negatives for me were that I couldn't hear some of the actors & I'm still not very happy with some of the characters' genders being changed. Apart from that it was a lovely afternoon in a fabulous venue & a good audience.
Tonks86 Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Fabulous!
15 September 2022
Sometimes Shakespeare is hard to follow and I have studied and performed it. But these actors brought The Tempest to life in fun rollicking Shakespearean style. I highly recommend it!
Jane Rushton Confirmed ticket purchaser
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The tempest
14 September 2022
Terrific fun - the rain did not detract at all
please leave blanc Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Brilliant
14 September 2022
Amazing especially since someone stood in at the last minute to keep the show on and performed with the script in hand!
Toby Confirmed ticket purchaser
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The Tempest
12 September 2022
The play was performed in modern dress, but it's worth seeing how they improvised the storm, I had a standing ticket and was next to the stage, so I got a little splashed but didn't mind. I would see it again and maybe take a few friends and family to see it, just so that they can see that modern clothes do not take away anything from the performance.
Christine Barnes Confirmed ticket purchaser
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The Tempest
11 September 2022
It is not a good production compared to the ones seen in the past. The modern woke twist with references to three lions was inappropriate. Will not recommend it to anyone. The globe needs to stay true to Shakespearean spirit!
Anu Irwin Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Shakespearean language lost
11 September 2022
Slapdash performance where the lovely language is lost, as was any attempt at a nuanced performance. Beware therefore ‘relaxed’ performances. I will not be back - unless you can bring back the standard achieved by Mark Rylance - but see the plays in their full glory at other venues. Such a shame.
Shakespeare fan. Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Wow
11 September 2022
One of the experiences with very magic and very funny moments you never forget in your live.
Hato (from Germany) Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Tempest Storms of changec
10 September 2022
A variety of talents is mixed level story of power, intrigue, spirits, and a glimpse/taste/ feeling of theatre before modern technology of social media
Interesting use of props, music, clothing, and movement to convey those days of agile verbosity
Robin Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Absolutely Brilliant !!
6 September 2022
Totally wonderful performance - we were transfixed from start to finish !! Thoroughly recommend!!
Jan G Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Lively production
4 September 2022
We enjoyed this interesting production which was well-paced & lively. Some difficulty in hearing speeches at times & our granddaughter (1st visit & interested in theatre costume) was disappointed in the modern dress, but the concept worked well. Arial was excellent!
Mary Confirmed ticket purchaser
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First Timers
18 August 2022
First time at the Globe. First time watching Shakespeare (live).
We went for the standing tickets. We got caught in a Tempest which only enhanced the experience of The Tempest. The thunder seemed to be right on cue as if Prospero himself was controlling it!
We went as a family of 4 and our two teenagers were mesmerised from start to finish. We have definitely caught the bug.
Jubbio Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Amazing
18 August 2022
Fabulous, passionate, funny performance enhanced by the monsoon weather!!
Kate’s Confirmed ticket purchaser
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More damp squib than Tempest!
17 August 2022
So disappointing- just no chemistry between Ferdinand and Miranda at all. Prospero was the worst I’ve ever seen in thirty years.
Well done Gonzalo for holding it together. Cal Ian and the two drunks, fun and a few nice touches.
RSC? Really! Lazy work here!
Lizzie skyner Confirmed ticket purchaser
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An energetic island
17 August 2022
High on energy, low on audible enough poetry, very original and colourful and contemporary references, fun, good humoured theatrical experience.
Merrill Confirmed ticket purchaser
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The Tempest 16/8/22
17 August 2022
Was a great day out, the play was fantastic, really well acted, lively and with emotion.
Paul Duffus Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Brilliant production
15 August 2022
This was such a funny performance. The highights included:
The cast shouting at the planes flying overhead
The rendition of 'Three Lions'
Prospero's outrageously bright attire.
Prospero's magnificent performance
Etc etc etc
Judith Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Highly entertaining
15 August 2022
This production emphasises the comic nature of The Tempest, greatly helped by the contemporary references and dress, and the enthusiastic hamming it up by the talented performers. There's plenty of audience interaction and madcap action and this works well in the intimate surroundings of the Globe. It's a performance that most children will enjoy too, even if a fair amount of the dialogue goes over their heads. My one criticism would be that some of the soliloquies felt a bit rushed, as if they were dull bits to be got through, rather than giving the poetry space to breathe. But it means the performance sticks sharply to a 2 hour 10 minute running time. The music and songs bring depth and loveliness to the fun but there was room for more.
Lily Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Tempest
15 August 2022
Very good.
Still not sure about the modern take on Shakespeare
Steve Confirmed ticket purchaser
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15 August 2022
Amazing cast delightful production!
Karen DeWine Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Brilliantly funny!!
14 August 2022
Shakespeare's Globe is such a great experience, but you do need to have an idea of the story before you go, especially with Shakespeare. I have been many times and I love it!! As I've said in the title 'The Tempest' was brilliantly funny. The Sam Wanamaker Theatre is great too. I will be back for sure.
Peta Rabson Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Really well done
13 August 2022
I thought the acting was really good and I particularly enjoyed the costumes, all of them had a lot of care and detail put into them. Arial had a big presence.
Anon Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Super show
12 August 2022
We watched the tempest on Thursday, the cast were brilliant and it was a very enjoyable afternoon at the globe
Andy Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Saddened
12 August 2022
Production focus on fun lost the magic and the contrast between the dark and light elements of the play.
Sound system is strange; Gonzalo the only character to be heard clearly all the time. Prospero understood most of the time...some characters very hard to understand and did a lot of shouting.
Music was ok, but didn't come close to touching the heart. Clever use of aircraft flying over. Am long time fan of the Globe. Sad.
M Grant Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Brilliant production
12 August 2022
An original and enjoyable production with some unexpected modern twists. Really good for my 14 year olds first experience!
P Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Reflection on production
12 August 2022
Very lively, physically demanding production. Interesting ideas on use of props on stage. Excellent interaction with both audience and planes overhead! Superb Ariel and Caliban. Less happy with Prospero - didn’t feel he was being interpreted with enough ambiguity or humour. Too dictatorial and lacked subtlety. Not sure why he was running round in skimpy swimming trunks.
Helen Longley Confirmed ticket purchaser
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The torture
12 August 2022
Shakespeare's words played second fiddle to the over inflated egos of every 'actor' on that stage.
Nevermind the much talked about use of a garden hose in the opening scene. Prospero and Caliban rather than being able to eloquently and artistcally project their voices across the stage, took to shouting and showering the audience in the spittle yeuch.
I nearly walked out at the chimes of footballs coming home, and thought no stick with this. Then the 'mating dance' complete rip off of noel fielding. But instead of allowing any artistry to speak for itself. Every actor screamed 'look at me' and played far too many cheap jokes, the likes of which would be cringed at at THE fringe. First time I have walked from a show before the final bows. Oh and quite a few others left way before me.
Sorry, but it has to be said Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Tempest
11 August 2022
Never been my favourite Shakespeare play, but what a great night out, acting was exemplary, so much fun with a lot of interaction, as it should be, including City Airport flights, will be booking again.
Chris Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Brilliant
11 August 2022
The actors were absolutely brilliant! Laughed throughout- would recommend to anyone
Hannah Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Fun night
11 August 2022
What a refreshing night at Shakespeare’s Globe. It’s always best to stand for the true experience - if you can stomach it.
The Tempest was fun; a very different kind of Prospero, and overall a great reimagining.
Emmanuelle Confirmed ticket purchaser
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The Tempest
10 August 2022
Don’t know if it was just me ,but I found it difficult to hear the actors ,l left at the interval
Kevin Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Enormously entertaining
10 August 2022
A whimsical and tongue in cheek rendition of Shakespeare’s favourite of his own plays. Lots of laughs, from the sublime to the ridiculous!
Lizzy Confirmed ticket purchaser
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The Tempest
10 August 2022
Enjoyable evening. Played for laughs and at express speed. Shame plot and jokes took precedence over the language at times.
Mike Williams Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Oh Dear
9 August 2022
Once again I was somewhat disappointed by another jaunt into your attempts at staging contemporary Shakespeare. Having seen King Lear a few weeks ago, I attended Sunday evenings performance of the Tempest and can say that woke theatre is just not for me. Whilst I thought Prospero was outstanding, I simply found the design and costumes along with the bland music utterly misplaced. Far to self indulgent and lacking in any truth. The constant laughter and in jokes from some of the cast was misguided to say the least.
This was also true of King Lear and I guess your house style. I shall not be visiting again until a new approach is fostered, where we are not simply fed half truths and politically correct concepts.
Chris Confirmed ticket purchaser
