Stratford’s The Tempest is an eye-popping, imperfect goodbye for outgoing artistic director Antoni Cimolino
The Stratford Festival's production of The Tempest marks the farewell of artistic director Antoni Cimolino. The performance features a blend of striking visuals and musical elements, showcasing the talents of the cast, particularly Marissa Orjalo as Ariel. However, the production's shifts in tone and style may leave some audience members feeling disoriented.
- ▪Antoni Cimolino is stepping down as artistic director of the Stratford Festival after 39 years.
- ▪The Tempest features impressive visuals, including a memorable jellyfish sequence and original songs by Berthold Carrière.
- ▪Geraint Wyn Davies delivers a nuanced performance as Prospero, capturing the character's bittersweet emotions.
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Open this photo in gallery:Marissa Orjalo as Ariel in 'The Tempest.'Ann Baggley/SuppliedShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountTitle: The TempestWritten by: William ShakespearePerformed by: Geraint Wyn Davies, Ashley Dingwell, Marissa Orjalo, Jonathan Goad, David Collins, Dakota Jamal Wellman, Josue Laboucane, Ben Carlson, Fiona Reid, Micah Woods, Gordon S. MillerDirector: Antoni CimolinoCompany: Stratford FestivalVenue: Festival TheatreCity: TorontoYear: Runs until Oct. 24A powerful sorcerer finds himself on a remote island, which, in the aftermath of a brutal shipwreck, he moulds into a small empire.
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