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The Tempest

By: William Shakespeare
Narrated by: Sir Ian McKellen, Emilia Fox, Scott Handy, Ben Owukwe
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Sir Ian McKellen, fresh from his performance as Gandalf in Lord of the Rings, is Prospero, and heads a strong cast in Shakespeare’s last great play. The wronged duke raises a tempest to shipwreck his old opponents on his island so that he can ensure justice is done. With Emilia Fox as Miranda, Scott Handy in the pivotal role of the sprite Ariel, and Ben Owukwe as Caliban, this new production, directed by John Tydeman, balances the magic and the earthiness, with music playing a key role.

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Public Domain (P)2004 Naxos AudioBooks Classics Drama & Plays European Literary History & Criticism Shakespeare World Literature
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I enjoyed this immensely, particularly the wonderful tones of Sir Ian McKellen as Prospero. I know and enjoy the play and was pleased to hear it again after some years. I followed the text on my phone as I listened, which added to the experience. This is a great way to encounter or revisit Shakespeare... if the narration is prime quality, as it was in this instance from all speakers.

Shakespeare and McKellen - a Perfect Combination

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