The Tempest - Globe

This winter, award-winning theatre maker Tim Crouch brings his unique, theatrical approach to Shakespeare’s The Tempest in the candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.

Prospero, Miranda, Caliban and Ariel. Four lost souls stranded on this island with no hope of escape.

As the years pass, they tell themselves a story. A story that is told over and over. A story of past wrongs. A story of desire and revenge. A story of a storm that will rescue and redeem them. A story that conjures other characters out of air, out of thin air. An imagined enchantment.

But will salvation ever really come?

Tim Crouch (I, Malvolio, Globe, An Oak Tree, Young Vic) directs Shakespeare’s tale of power, freedom and the magic of story.

Audio Described:

• Friday, 13th February, 2:00pm
  
• Sunday, 1st March, 6:30pm
  

Captioned:

• Sunday, 15th February, 6:30pm
  
• Wednesday, 18th March, 2:00pm
  

Relaxed:

• Wednesday, 18th February, 7:30pm
  
• Sunday, 8th March, 1:00pm
  

BSL Interpreted:

• Tuesday, 3rd March, 7:30pm
  
• Sunday, 15th March, 6:30pm

Age Restrictions

We do not have age limits on our production. Some of Shakespeare’s Plays explore scenes which some children may find upsetting.

Performance Times

Now taking bookings for performances from Tue 24th February 2026 until Sun 12th April 2026.

Show times for each day are below.

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse Details

Facilities at Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse Location

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