Theatre in Foreign Languages: Der Sturm (The Tempest)

In the context of its Theatre in Foreign Languages programme, the Guimerá Theatre is hosting Der Sturm, a German version of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, staged by Theater in Kempten. The Tempest tells the story of Prospero, formerly Duke of Milan, who was usurped by his treacherous brother Antonio. Escaping by boat with his infant daughter Miranda, Prospero fled to an island where he has been living ever since, using his magical powers to keep the island’s only inhabitant, Caliban, as a slave, and a local spirit, Ariel, as a servant. After twelve years, the time is now ripe for Prospero to seek revenge.

Der Sturm stars Corinne Steudler, Hans Piesbergen and Sebastian Strehler; staging by Silvia Armbruster; lighting and wardrobe by Michael S. Kraus.