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We Caliban

25th September 2025

Theatre Royal
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Ticket prices shown are inclusive of levies and fees.
Concessions include: Under 16s, Students in full-time education and Over 65s.

Introducing...

An inventive, sideways look at Shakespeare’s
The
Tempest
Shakespeare’s final play,
The Tempest
, is a story about power – gained, stolen, and finally reclaimed.
We Caliban
tells this story from a new angle, through the eyes of Caliban. Once free on his remote island, his life changes forever when strangers arrive from faraway lands. He becomes a “monstrous” servant to a new master and his young daughter.
This bold new dance production by
Shobana Jeyasingh
features striking video projections by Will Duke, a thrilling score by Thierry Pécou, and eight outstanding dancers.
Shobana Jeyasingh Dance
is one of the UK’s most exciting contemporary dance companies, known for creating vivid and memorable performances enjoyed by audiences around the world.
Age recommendation 12+

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