A new adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Tempest developed by writer Andrew Rattenbury (The Golden Hour, Doc Martin) and Marine Artistic Director Clemmie Reynolds in early 2016. A promenade site-specific production staged in the Marine Theatre and open-air on Lyme Regis seafront.

Coinciding with the 20th anniversary of Lyme Regis’ twinning with St George’s Bermuda, the play weaved into Shakespeare’s tale about the mysterious island, the story of Lyme naval hero George Somers, who founded St George’s Bermuda, colonised Virginia and whose shipwreck allegedly inspired The Tempest.

Featuring original music by award-winning film-composer Andrew Dixon (Composer for Mike Leigh’s Vera Drake and 1988 European Composer of the Year) with Movement and Stilts Direction by Jonny Hoskins, the show was performed by a cast and crew of over 60 local people aged between 8-80.

***** “Enchanting…this is something that won’t be forgotten soon” – View News

**** “A wonderfully exuberant production, brought to Lyme by its own people” – Bridport Review

“What a glorious evening to watch such a special event” – Helen Stiles, Dorset Magazine

“A triumph no less. A great community effort.” – Oliver Ford Davies, Actor