The Tempest with Sigourney Weaver begins performances at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Sigourney Weaver and Mason Alexander Park, © Marc Brenner
The first showing of The Tempest is happening this evening.
Sigourney Weaver (known for her roles in Alien and Avatar) is taking the stage in her first West End performance as Prospero in Jamie Lloyd's latest production. The show will be running until February 1, 2025.
Jude Akuwudike will be playing Alonso alongside her, while Jason Barnett takes on the role of Stephano. Selina Cadell will portray Gonzalo, and Mathew Horne steps in as Trinculo. Mara Huf will play Miranda, and Forbes Masson will take on the character of Caliban. Mason Alexander Park, who was nominated for a WhatsOnStage Award, will play Ariel, and James Phoon, known for his role in Bridgerton, will portray Ferdinand. Oliver Ryan will take on the role of Sebastian, and Tim Steed, who appeared in Jack Absolute Flies Again, will play Antonio.
Hear Park share their thoughts about the rehearsal experience here:
In terms of creativity, the production features set and costume designs by Soutra Gilmour, with lighting crafted by Jon Clark. The sound design and co-composition are handled by Ben and Max Ringham, alongside additional music composition by Michael ‘Mikey J’ Asante. Movement direction comes from Fabian Aloise, while Jonathan Glew takes care of associate direction and text editing. Casting is managed by Stuart Burt, and musical direction is led by Giles Deacon. For intimacy coordination, Ingrid Mackinnon is on board, and Anna Josephs works on associate costume design. Fahmida Bakht oversees props, and production management is in the hands of Lloyd Thomas.
You can listen to Park talk about the show in our special podcast available here.
After that, Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell are set to portray the bickering couple Benedick and Beatrice in *Much Ado About Nothing* from February 10 to April 5, 2025.
