Tempest staged in park

MAGIC, monsters and fairies will come to life at Wilson Botanic Park in Berwick this month.
Production company Page to Stage will be performing William Shakespeare’s last known play The Tempest at the gardens from 15 to 23 February.
Kate McManus, from Page to Stage, urged people to come along and join in the magic.
“A fantastical combination of comedy and drama, The Tempest will come to life with romance and magic, monsters and fairies, conflict and concord and a healthy dose of redemption,” she said.
“This spectacular interpretation of The Tempest can best be described as ‘Shakespeare meets Harry Potter’.
“Shakespeare in the Park is one of Berwick’s best-loved summer entertainment events.”
The Tempest is the story of Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan, and his daughter, Miranda who have both been banished to a remote island by Prospero’s nefarious brother and partner in crime.
Aided by a magic fairy, Propsero conjures up a storm that shipwrecks the vessel carrying others – his brother, the King, a jester and the King’s son with whom Miranda falls in love.
Through illusion and skilful manipulation, Prospero restores his title and helps free a fairy, a monster and the soul of a redemptive King.
The show will start at 7pm on 15, 16, 21,22 and 23 February.
Tickets cost $20 for adults and $15 for concession.
It is an alcohol-free event, and people are encouraged to bring their own chair or picnic blanket.
Tickets can be purchased at trybooking.com/EDFV or on the night with cash only.