Mitchell School of Drama presents:
"The Tempest"
by William Shakespeare
Directed & Choreographed by Rhona Mitchell
Musical Director Ashley Forbes
MSD complete their trilogy of Shakespeare shipwreck plays as their 30th anniversary production. Prospero has been banished and marooned on an island with his daughter Miranda. With the help of the spirit Ariel he raises a storm at sea, bringing his enemies within his grasp. An eclectic mix of music, dance and puppetry makes for an innovative and quirky production.
Wyness Hall, Inverurie
27 June at 7:30
28 June at 7:30
29 June at 3:00 and 7:30
Tickets £8 / £5 Concession
Review
Review of Mitchell School of Drama, Garioch Theatre Festival 2013
Inverurie Herald 18 July 2013
Inverurie Advertiser 12 July 2013
The Tempest
MSD Productions
Once again this talented group of youngsters brought us an innovative and entertaining version of one of Shakespeare’s classic plays about murder plots, revenge and love. Clever use of screen puppetry and “Big Band” era music, using a crooner and backing singers, was made to move the story along. Also there were tributes to “Sunday Night at the London Palladium”, including a “Beat the Clock” game with contestants drawn from the audience, and “Strictly Come Dancing” including an excellent Latin and Ballroom dance finale from the whole company. Gwyllum Hunter as Prospero, Duke of Milan gave a commanding and aristocratic performance throughout. Craig Sandison’s animalistic and athletic performance as the Duke’s Savage and deformed slave Caliban was nicely balanced by Rosalind Watt’s graceful and balletic performance as the spirit Ariel. Imogen Watt and Paul Patterson, as the Doric speaking servants Trincula and Stephano, brought gales of laughter from the audience with their every appearance. Strong support was given by Mary Williams and Joe Simpson as the young lovers Miranda and Ferdinand, Finley Whelan-Duenas as Alonso, King of Naples, Elizabeth Smith and Zoe Stark as the sisters of Alonso and Prospero respectively and Meg Moir as Gonzala, counsellor to Alonso. Mention too must be made of Jordan Abberley as the Crooner/Presenter and his backing group the Desert Island Dolls ( Lucy Ashley, Alice Foulis and Annabelle McLeod) whose delightful singing added much to the enjoyment of the evening. With simple, but effective, set and lighting, colourful costuming and backing from the five piece band, the whole production was excellent. Well done everyone at MSD Productions for another first class show.
Douglas J Clark, Regional Rep
NODA Scotland
Inverurie Advertiser 19 July 2013
