The Tempest
By William Shakespeare | Adaptation by Stephanie Kempson and Firebird Theatre“I have just seen a ship, but as I watched, it broke in two and sank beneath the waves.” - Miranda
The Tempest is about a violent and windy storm.
It’s about brothers fighting. Then learning to forgive.
It’s about who owns an island.
It’s about love. And being told who to love.
It’s about being bossed about or being free to do whatever you like.
And it’s about magic.
Firebird Theatre welcomes you into the world of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Discover this magical story told by a unique ensemble of actors and narrated by actor and presenter, George Webster.
All performances will be followed by a post-show Q&A with the company.
Please note: The show on 22 Jul is invite-only for people with Learning Disabilities. If you or your group would like to attend that performance, please email: theatrefirebird@gmail.com.
About Firebird Theatre
Firebird Theatre is a Company of Learning Disabled artists based in Bristol. The company is supported by Bristol Old Vic.
Firebird Theatre work as an ensemble. They are experienced, Learning Disabled performers with a consistent track record and history of making plays and performances together for over thirty years.
They want to make art and tell stories that will stay in people’s heads long after they leave and go home.
For the latest news and information follow them on Instagram: @firebirdtheatreuk
To support them, visit: https://firebird-theatre.co.uk/support-us
I loved it. It felt magical
Audience member, The Tempest Work In Progress, Bristol Old Vic Takeover, 2025
I am not a fan of Shakespeare, however I really enjoyed the show. It was very emotional.
Audience member, The Tempest Work In Progress, Bristol Old Vic Takeover, 2025
Testimony to the power of theatre as a shared experience
Bristol 24/7 on Firebird's A Spark and a Beating Heart, 2017
Easy read show information pack ℹ️
With thanks to: Jane Sallis, Andy Harris, Lucy Smith, Carlota Matos, Hannah Stratford, Lucy Hunt, Watershed, the Team at Bristol Old Vic, the Firebird Board of Trustees, Firebird’s Family and Supporters and our incredible donors.
Supported by Bristol Old Vic.
Supported by Immersive Arts and Quartet Community Foundation and supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
In Rehearsal
Photos: Paul Blakemore
Dates & Times
- 1:00pmCreative Captioning, Relaxed, BSL Interpreted, (Integrated Audio Description) | Post-show Q&ASold Out
- 1:00pmAudio Described, Creative Captioning, Relaxed, BSL Interpreted, (Integrated Audio Description) | Post-show Q&ALimited
- 7:00pmAudio Described, Creative Captioning, Relaxed, BSL Interpreted, (Integrated Audio Description) | Post-show Q&ALimited
- 7:00pmAudio Described, Creative Captioning, Relaxed, BSL Interpreted, (Integrated Audio Description) | Post-show Q&ASelling Fast
