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The Tempestuous: A Shrew’d New Comedy by Will Shakespeare & Penny Ashton

Staveley Roundhouse
 
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Sicily’s beloved King Enzo is dead. Now Princess Rosa, a stroppy spinster, must navigate the tempestuous waters of belching Step-Fathers, lusty suitors, popping cod pieces and menopausal witches, to face her destiny.

Award Winning New Zealander Penny Ashton (Promise and Promiscuity) is heading to the home of the bard to add some Kiwi sizzle to the canon. She’ll spark 11 characters into life in an Elizabethan tale of magic, meddling and puffed bull’s pizzles, that “Shakespeare himself would be proud of”. (Theatrescenes)

Masterful shrewd comedy, a tempestuous triumph, a phenomenal playThe Wellington Post

It is a perfect example of literary comedy goldBroadway World

…a sparkling performer whose energy bounces off the stage.” ★★★★, The Scotsman

…razor-sharp wit.” ★★★★★, Three Weeks

..brilliantly performed, absolutely hilarious, and by far the best one-person show I’ve ever seen..Mooney on Theatre, Toronto

Staveley Roundhouse
Time:
10:00am


14th August 2025
7:30pm
9:30PM
Book now
Price:

Tickets Members £12,00
General £13.50
(Tickets include a free drink)

 
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