Filled with romantic machinations, political scheming, and some of Shakespeare's most vivid characters, The Tempest is a perennially popular tale now seen as one of his greatest works.
The Tempest is brought to Notre Dame stages by campus favorite Actors From The London Stage, a self-directed five-actor ensemble that tours the U.S. twice yearly.
With each actor portraying multiple roles, The Tempest will be a dynamic and thrilling night of theatre, staged in Notre Dame's beautiful Washington Hall.
February 5, 6 & 7, 2020 • Washington Hall • 7:30pm EST
MEET THE CAST
William Donaldson (Alonso/Stephano/Juno/Captain)
William previously appeared with AFTLS on their 2015 tour of Romeo and Juliet. He currently teaches at the British American Drama Academy, and has worked with The Royal National Theatre, The Young Shakespeare Company, and The Shakespeare Schools Festival as an actor and workshop facilitator.
David Rubin (Prospero/Antonio)
David's extensive list of stage credits includes multiple performances for the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre, as well as The Old Vic and many UK regional theatres. His film & TV appearances include Judy, Doctor Who, EastEnders, Walking with Cavemen, and many more.
Molly Vevers (Miranda/Ariel/Adrian/Ceres/Boatswain)
Molly's stage credits include include Othello (English Touring Theatre); Nora in A Doll’s House (Citizens Theatre); Seanmhair (The Other Room, Cardiff/Edinburgh Festival); and Ross & Rachel (Battersea Arts Centre, 59e59 Theaters New York, UK Tour), for which she won the 2015 Stage Award for Acting Excellence.
Noel White (Caliban/Gonzalo/Iris)
This is Noel's second AFTLS tour, having previously appeared in The Merchant of Venice in 2012. He has appeared in several productions directed by Brian Blessed at The Mill at Sonning, as well as multiple productions for the Guildford Shakespeare Company. He will also appear in Kenneth Branagh's upcoming film of Death on the Nile.
Arthur Wilson (Ferdinand/Sebastian/Trinculo)
Arthur trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama, and has appeared onstage at the Young Vic Theatre, Shakespeare's Globe, and the National Theatre. Arthur has also appeared on BBC's Call the Midwife and ITV/BBC America's Law & Order: UK.
Spring 2020 Tour Schedule:
- Week 1, January 27-February 1: Molloy College, Rockville Centre, NY
- Week 2, February 2-9: University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN [GET TICKETS]
- Week 3, February 10-16: University of Houston - Clear Lake, Houston, TX
- Week 4, February 17-23: University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
- Week 5, February 24-March 1: Folsom Lake College, Folsom, CA
- Week 6, March 2-8: Milliken University, Decatur, IL
- Week 7, March 9-15: University of North Alabama, Florence, AL
- Week 8, March 16-22: Utah State University, Logan, UT
More information: https://shakespeare.nd.edu/actors-from-the-london-stage/on-tour/spring-2020-the-tempest/