Well, we’re here. The last of Shakespeare’s 38 plays. The Tempest is one of those that has a special place in my heart. I read it for the first time on a family vacation (in the battered old copy of the Complete Works of Shakespeare that had no footnotes or explanations) and liked it well enough at the time. The more…
Tag: The Tempest
I absolutely loved this version of The Tempest. This play works so well with a woman in the role of Prospero. I think it actually works better in many ways, truth be told. As a father-daughter relationship, it’s slightly creepy, but when it’s mother-daughter instead, I don’t get that vibe. Maybe that’s just me. Also, I’ve got to say that…
Currently watching The Tempest with Helen Mirren as Prospera and Ben Whishaw (who I adore) as Ariel. Because what better way to enjoy the anticipation of a giant snowstorm?