The Tempest
When I waked, I cried to dream again
Starting Sunday, 8 February 2026
About the Show
This winter, award-winning theatre maker Tim Crouch brings his unique, theatrical approach to Shakespeare’s The Tempest in the candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
Prospero, Miranda, Caliban and Ariel. Four lost souls stranded on this island with no hope of escape.
As the years pass, they tell themselves a story. A story that is told over and over. A story of past wrongs. A story of desire and revenge. A story of a storm that will rescue and redeem them. A story that conjures other characters out of air, out of thin air. An imagined enchantment.
But will salvation ever really come?
Tim Crouch (I, Malvolio, Globe, An Oak Tree, Young Vic) directs Shakespeare’s tale of power, freedom and the magic of story.
‘When I waked, I cried to dream again.’
Act III, scene 2
Key Details
Run time
2hrs 35minsVenue Address
Nearest Tube Station
Nearest Train Station
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the runtime of The Tempest ?
The runtime for The Tempest at Sam Wanamaker Playhouse is 2hrs 35mins.
What theatre is The Tempest playing at?
The Tempest is playing at Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, the address is 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London , London,SE1 9DT.
How to get to The Tempest ?
The closest tube station to The Tempest is Mansion House/Cannon Street/London Bridge and the closest train station is Cannon Street.
When is The Tempest is playing until?
The Tempest is booking until Sunday, 12 April 2026 at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
How much does tickets for The Tempest cost?
Tickets for The Tempest start from £7.
Where can I buy tickets for The Tempest ?
You can buy tickets for The Tempest on this page, by clicking on the "Find the best seat" button above.