Studio 58 launches its 58th season with a twist on Shakespeare's The Tempest, October 5 to 22

Director Diana Donnelly’s climate change-centred show takes place on a deserted island made of garbage

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Marianna Zouzoulas (left) and Terrence Zhou in The Tempest. Photo by Emily Cooper

Studio 58, the professional theatre training program at snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ Langara College, kicks off its 58th season with the reimagined classic The Tempest from October 5 to 22. Showtimes are at 3 pm and 7:30 pm, with a special relaxed performance on October 21 at 3 pm.

Under Diana Donnelly’s direction, this version of Shakespeare’s The Tempest is set on an island made of garbage, and explores the intersection of climate change and hope.

A magical and ethereal tale, it tells the story of Prospera, the former leader of Milan, and her child Miranda. While living on a deserted island, Prospera conjures a shipwreck to bring her usurpers to justice. The Tempest deals with the timeless themes of power, love, and betrayal. 

The relaxed performance is a new casual presentation format that features plot information at the start of the show, reduced sound levels, a half-capacity audience, and more.

Tickets and further details can be found here.

Post sponsored by Studio 58.